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Description

As an Electronics Engineer in the Aftermarket Enhancements Engineering team, you will have responsibilities for ICS Aftermarket Enhancements products with a strong focus electrical and electronic hardware system integration. This position is responsible for development engineering support of launch requirements, design, development, validation and release of components and systems for the Aftermarket. Systems include electronic controls consisting of standard Caterpillar ECMs with software modifications as well as custom designed modules for specialized applications. This involves engineering development of production Aftermarket Kits designed for dealer installation on customer machine and engine fleets. The team, based in Mossville, executes a range of projects with short NPI cycles of typically less than one year and often has direct interaction with dealers and customers. The work group has an innovative environment with a continuous push for unique solutions for customers and a broad portfolio of projects across multiple product lines. Responsibility includes support of many new development projects and the current product portfolio including Vision & Personnel Detection Systems, Electric Power Control Systems, and Caterpillar Engine Monitoring Systems. This position will require strong component development and system integration skills. Strong team interaction skills as well as written and verbal communications are a must. This will include working with our Aftermarket partner teams located in India and China as well as other internal process partner and customer groups. Additional tasks will include supporting and often leading team activities including FMEAs, Field Technician Risk Assessments, validation plans, and visits to customer sites as needed. This position will support project and design reviews as well as other team meetings.

Job Duties

Collaborate with Product Link and Vision Link products and services

Create hardware and software design specifications on new and improved designs

Lead procurement, build, and validation of prototype and production hardware and systems

Schedule, lead, and perform FMEAs, Design Reviews and Stakeholder Updates

Complete DVP&R activities, test procedures, and contribute to product Special Instructions

Schedule and perform Field Follow validation activities on Cat and Customer machines

Develop and Release BOM engineering drawings into the Caterpillar system

Support customers with field installation questions utilizing DSN system

Technical collaboration with peers and initiate innovative new ideas for software and end products & systems

Communicate effectively in product development reviews with working teams and management

Execute in a fast-paced delivery mode and focus on delivering tasks to meet the product release goal through Agile methodology.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum (Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical) plus 3-5 years of experience in electronics development or a Master’s degree in an Electrical or Computer Engineering curriculum plus 1-3 years of experience in electronics hardware development. Incumbents must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments.

Top Candidates will also have

Demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical design and development strength

Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability

Previous experience in Pro/E or Creo modeling and simulation tools

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams

Highly skilled at using common office software and strong documentation practices

Strong contact network within Cat Electronics and key process groups

Experience with Environmental validation, EMC testing, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Progressive electrical & electronics development in an engineering role relating to at least some of the following: engine systems, machine control systems, generator set control, component development and system integration.

Additional Information

This position is expected to be primarily on-site in Mossville, IL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position may require up to 25% travel.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

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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 www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .

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