Electrical Component Engineering Specialist
Electrical Component Engineering Specialist
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Caterpillar Inc. seeks Electrical Component Engineering Specialist at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive Building AC Dock 29 AC-6153 Chillicothe IL 61523.
Design develop and test electrical and/or electronic components for use within machines and engine systems. Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components. Investigate and troubleshoot all technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components. Negotiate with electrical and electronic equipment vendors for the development of systems and components. Develop high-quality electronic/electrical component product lines for engine and machine systems that meet complex requirements and low-cost producer (LCP) targets. Partner with suppliers to deliver production components and help the systems engineers integrate successfully into various applications. Direct and participate in the concept and design of complex Electronic Components projects for release to production in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance durability quality and serviceability. Develop improve and troubleshoot electronic/electrical sensor hardware used in an array of engine and machine systems. Some activities are performed in partnership with a supplier including the manufacturing planning and process development. Identify and resolve design problems and solutions. For some components the platform includes embedded software as a key deliverable so coordination of this activity with the appropriate teams is required. A strong knowledge of electronic component hardware design and/or product application is necessary to develop robust addition to new development current production hardware will be maintained and supported through the platform lifecycle including obsolescence management. Strong focus on quality through simulation analysis verification and validation testing at the component level subsystem and system level. Advanced troubleshooting and analysis skills are needed to resolve complex development and field issues and to improve overall performance and cost. Complete a project with major focus on delivery. Keep up with industry trends and new technology breakthroughs is essential and requires continuous learning through self/internet study. Travel Requirements: 10% domestic and international travel required. Telecommuting: 2 days/week.
REQS: This position requires a bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or in a related field plus Six (6) years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer Design Engineer or similar engineering occupation in developing electronics for off highway equipment.
Alternatively the employer will accept a Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus Three (3) years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer Design Engineer or related occupation in developing electronics for off highway equipment.
Additionally the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Design solid modeling with parametric software including database management; (2) Design simulation and calculation including load and electrical circuit analysis FMEAs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; (3) Test plan (lab and field) requirements development for new electrical component designs; (4) Software development and troubleshooting; and (5) Lab test equipment including multi-meters oscilloscopes and CAN communication protocol.
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via search Electrical Component Engineering Specialist / R # LI-DNI
Summary Pay Range:
$126000.00 - $189000.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
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 23 2025 - October 22 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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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
