Senior Electronic Component Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't 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. The Cat Technology Electromagnetic Actuator & Valve team is looking for the next Senior Electronic Component Engineer to design and develop key components for engine, hydraulic, machine, and transmission systems. This position provides technical leadership and mentorship in a global organization based in the US, China, and Mexico within the Electrical Components Division of Cat Technology. The team manages component design controls and lifecycle for 2000+ production part numbers and interfaces with a broad range of suppliers. The components under design control are a diverse portfolio of electromagnetic actuators and valves. Some valves are considered "smart" with on-board firmware, communication, and diagnostics that interface with Cat ECM's. Most components are considered key building blocks of systems, and leveraged throughout Cat machines, transmissions, and engines. The Senior Electronic Component Engineer is responsible for end to end engineering ownership of electronic valves and actuators within Cat Technology design controls. This role will support and execute tasks and activities associated with Component L1-L2 NPI programs and APQP projects. These projects deploy new or improved electronic valves into production, as well as maintain component product lines after launch. This role frequently involves engaging in supplier technical discussions, digging into component quality concerns, and executing design activities.

Requirements

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Extensive Experience: Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions. Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues. Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions. Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems. Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.
Product Design: Knowledge of and the ability to utilize design tools (e.g. CAD) to convert customer and market requirements into a product design. Level Extensive Experience: Monitors each phase of the design procedure to ensure overall operation meets standards. Trains others on major processes of product design; directs the conception of each component. Advises others on the development of multiple products and their architectures. Delivers improvement plans to senior management and compares the outcome of the design against the architecture. Evaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses. Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination.
Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice. Level Working Knowledge: Follows procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks. Uses electronic systems or tools to record/retrieve supplier information and carry out transactions with suppliers. Resolves routine supplier issues; escalates non-routine issues up chain of command. Researches alternative vendors or suppliers; participates in supplier selection. Works with suppliers to ensure that purchases meet delivery date and quality specifications.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in related field, accredited program
Lead engineer experience in a NPI program
Strong communication skills, organizational skills and ability to influence
Previous engine component development experience including supplier collaboration

Responsibilities

Overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
Investigating and troubleshooting all technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components.
Managing and negotiating with electrical and electronic equipment vendors for the development of systems and components.
Mentoring craftsmen, technicians and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.