Electrical Component Engineer

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Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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.

Career Area

Engineering

Role Definition

Design, development and testing of electrical and / or electronic components for use within machines and engine systems. Partner with suppliers to deliver production components and help the systems engineers integrate successfully into various applications. This is the third career level in engineering and represents a shift from learning and assisting to fully contributing to assignments that are broader, more complex, and challenging in nature.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Ability to meet NPI and NTI milestones for each program by delivering quality components / platforms on time that meet agreed upon features for each milestone. Key metrics include : completion of CV, DV, PV and PPAP validation phases, postproduction component and application support, and cost reduction.
• 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 technicians and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.
• In order to develop the platforms effectively, this position must work closely with Engine and Machine System / Subsystem team members to understand the application requirements and performance needs. For some components, the platform includes embedded software as a key deliverable, so coordination of this activity with the appropriate teams is required.
• In addition to new development, current production hardware will be maintained and supported through the platform lifecycle including obsolescence management.

Degree Requirement

Requires a bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics or Mechanical)

Intermediate-Advanced English level is required.

Intermediate-Advanced English level is required.

Skill Descriptors

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Electronics Engineering - HTH

Product Design - HTH

Reliability Management - HTH

Conducts performance and reliability testing for a specific hardware product or product group.

Mechanical Engineering - MFG

Supplier Management - MFG

Additional Information

Final Details

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Posting Dates

noviembre 12, 2025 - noviembre 19, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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