Electrical Design Engineering Specialist

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar youre joining a global team who care not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dont just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly everyelement of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts Integrated Logistics segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof WearComponents(Undercarriage and GET) andMaintenance Components(Seals Tubes & Hardware Hose & Couplings Fluids and Filters).

The two arms of the division Distribution Service Division (DSD) and Global Service Department (GSD) partner closely with each other to enable service success for dealers and customers with a focus on safety quality and efficiency. Our Teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities technology world-class training and accurate information. This partnership within the division with our industry partners and dealers enables swifter delivery of world-class customer service and supports Caterpillars services growth targets.

The Dealer Service Tools Electrical Design Engineering Specialist leads the development and maintenance as well as sets the vision for the diagnostic test and measurement tools within the DST portfolio. When you join the Dealer Service Tools organization you will be joining a team of innovators inventors and doers. Our end-to-end team designs validates releases and supports high quality tooling solutions for the entire Caterpillar product portfolio. We dont just talk about progress and innovation; we make it happen!! The results of our solutions can be measured by technician efficiency safety and job quality.

The primary responsibility for the Dealer Service Tools (DST) Electrical Design Engineering Specialist is to execute engineering projects that deliver diagnostic test and measurement tools that are used to troubleshoot maintain and repair Cat machines engines and components. This includes execution of projects that deliver new tooling solutions required by NPI as well as CPI and Maintenance efforts to ensure continued availability of existing tools within the portfolio. A significant deliverable will include leading strategy development and project execution for the next generation diagnostic tool.

Additional Information:

• Location: Peoria IL (United States)
• Required Travel: up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

Execute the design development and testing of diagnostic tooling with on-time delivery to the project plan following the NPI process.
Develop design parameters performance characteristics and technical specifications of diagnostic tooling and related components that satisfy customer needs and advance safety quality velocity and cost.
Monitoring exploring and testing new technologies and components to understand product or process improvement opportunities.
Procure prototypes for functional validation and design optimization.
Partner with suppliers to deliver production components and help the systems engineers integrate successfully into various applications.
Achieve compliance to communicate regulatory requirements for electrical and electronic systems and components.
Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components.
Collaborate with electrical and electronic equipment vendors for the development of systems and components (Sensors Transducers etc.) including the identification of alternatives for obsolete components.
Mentor peers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.
Analyze existing tools for redesign using readily available innovative and cost-effective components.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

Education Requirement:

Requires a bachelors degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering curriculum.

This position will require a deep understanding of industries enterprise structure our tooling product portfolio dealers and customers. You should also have extensive knowledge and experience with the following skills set:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Identifies obtains and organizes relevant data and ideas and recognizes clarifies and prioritizes concerns.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects to achieve project objectives. Identifies risks creates contingency plans and provides regular status updates.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a product development or field issue resolution environment in a timely fashion. Resolves complex problems by breaking it down into its component parts.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with customers vendors and process partners. Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience while maintaining focus on the topic at hand.

Electronics Engineering: Ability to define requirements design and validate electronic circuits components and devices. Champions innovation using new technologies that solve technical problems.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

Knowledge of different sensors interfaces and their application to diagnostic testing.
Hands-on experience with setup and support of diagnostic tools for data collection.
Experience with PLC code for dedicated test boxes.
Existing knowledge of machine diagnostic tests.
Experience using scope meter current probes high voltage test meters fuel burn rate meters airflow and blowby test equipment or other complex test equipment.
Product support / field service experience.

What You Will Get:

Through it allweareone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the more about theCaterpillarExperience.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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