Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
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Description:
As an Electronics Senior Engineer in the Aftermarket Enhancements Engineering group you will responsible for ICS Aftermarket Enhancements products with a strong focus electrical and electronic hardware system integration. This position is responsible for senior 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 many new development projects and the current product portfolio including: Energy & Transportation Products, 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
Mentoring other engineers and coaching team members for their development
Provide technical guidance to 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 pace delivery mode and focus on delivering tasks to meet the product release goal through Agile methodology.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum (BSEE, BSME, BSCE, or BSCS)
5+ Years of Job-related work experience
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
The location for this position is Mossville, IL.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position may require 15% travel, occasionally some months may require 50% travel.
Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
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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