Electronic Components Engineering Specialist

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Extensive Experience:

Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.

Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.

Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.

Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.

Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Relationship Management : Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Level Working Knowledge:

Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.

Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.

Alerts own team to problems in client satisfaction.

Differentiates the roles and responsibilities in a business relationship.

Works with clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.

Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Expert:

Fosters an environment that encourages, supports and rewards technical excellence.

Provides recognized technical leadership to an organization that includes vision, innovation, superior technical competence and the desire to excel.

Provides highly effective solutions to very complex technical challenges, applying outstanding technical competence to understand and resolve issues.

Champions the use of new innovations and technologies that solve technical business problems.

Consistently applies the latest developments, practices and technologies to resolve complex technical challenges in one's general area of competence.

Develops organizational policies, best practices and management methods that are highly conducive to technical excellence.

Electronics Engineering - HTH : Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices.

Level Extensive Experience: Trains others on designing complex integrated circuits.

Anticipates the challenges and opportunities associated with creating printed circuit boards.

Interprets alternative interfaces between hardware and software and associated requirements and considerations.

Advises on matching methodology, materials and tools to the electronic product that is being built.

Consults on engineering multiple electronic circuits, components or devices.

Evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of analog and digital circuits.

Product Design - HTH: Knowledge of and the ability to utilize design tools (e.g. CAD) to convert customer and market requirements into a product design.

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.

Progressive technical ownership in ECM/ECU design, with experience in battery management controllers is strongly preferred.

Strong technical understanding of analog and/or digital circuitry, including design, simulation, analysis, schematic review, and layout review.

Experience supporting product development processes such as NPI, APQP, CPPD, FMEAs, proactive reliability, and budget management.

Experience with environmental validation, EMC testing, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Background working with machine or engine system electronic control modules.

Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and collaborate effectively across engineering, software, battery, system, and machine teams.

The location for this position is Mossville, IL.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position may require 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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.

Any 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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