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Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr Electronic Component Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E. Engine Drive Chillicothe IL 61523. Develop improve and troubleshoot electrical hardware used in an array of engine and machine systems including the development of product requirements electronic component selection schematic/layout development and component verification and validation. Perform partnership with suppliers including manufacturing plan and process development. Perform analysis work identify design problems and resolve them. Develop electrical components effectively. Work closely with Engine and Machine System/Subsystem team members to understand application requirements and performance needs related to harness components electrical centers relays and circuit protection. Responsible for completion of projects with major focus on delivery. Conception and the application practical product design expertise to problem solving by applying complex technical principles. Prepare concepts designs and feasibility studies. Draft and execute development plans in concert with the timing needs of product groups. Within the scope of NPI workflow ensure that all of CAT ICS L2/L1 NPI and APQP process elements completed. Act as development team lead interact with system teams plant locations suppliers and purchase to ensure development commitments are met. Plan and coordinate product testing in concert with application and system needs. Coordinate supplier evaluations production readiness reviews and facilitate other required supplier development activities. Advance troubleshoot and analysis skills need to resolve complex development and field issues and to improve overall performance and cost. Provide technical leadership and potentially train new staff members. Communicate with technical status updates component reviews and when working closely with other internal and external teams in multiple geographic locations and organizations. REQS: This position requires a bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Physics or a related field and 6 years of experience in off-highway machine equipment industry. Additionally the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Working with off -highway machine/equipment specifically designed for earthmoving or mining and/or diesel engines power generation or off -highway machinery electrification; (2) Component development process rigor and advance product quality processes; (3) High-voltage and high-power charging components (plug receptacles and cables)and hardware associated; (4) Experience with vibration testing and analysis for validation of products; and (5) Experience with Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of off-highway machinery/equipment. Telecommuting: 2 days/week.
Summary Pay Range:
$115856.00 - $165840.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location job-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via search Sr Electronic Component Engineer / R#LI-DNI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:June 18 2025 - October 16 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Senior IC
Full-Time