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Career Area:

Engineering

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.

The Electronic Control Hardware Team is responsible for development of high-quality electronic control module (ECM/ECU) product lines for engine, machine, and power distribution systems that meet complex requirements and low-cost producer (LCP) targets. Partner with suppliers to deliver production components and help the systems engineers integrate successfully into various applications.

What You Will Do:

+ Develops, improves, and troubleshoots electronic/electrical hardware used in an array of engine and machine systems.

+ Development of product requirements, analysis and simulation, electronic component selection, schematic/layout review, and platform verification and validation. Some or all of these activities may be performed in partnership with a supplier including the manufacturing plan and process development.

+ Advanced troubleshooting and analysis to resolve complex development and field issues and to improve overall performance and cost.

+ Collaboration with global Caterpillar component, software, systems, and procurement teams as well as suppliers in multiple geographic regions

+ Mentoring of other engineers on the ECM hardware team

Degree Requirement

+ Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering curriculum.

What You Will Have:

+ **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.

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

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

+ **Reliability Management - HTH:** Knowledge of reliability management; ability to utilize various tools, techniques, methodologies and metrics to meet and manage hardware product performance and reliability objectives.

+ **Supplier Management - MFG:** 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.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

+ Master’s degree in accredited Electrical Engineering Curriculum

+ Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience with analog and power supply designs including complex circuity analysis and schematic/board layout reviews.

+ Experience developing test plans and analyzing results for complex electronic control units

+ Knowledge of the New Product Introduction Process and New Technology Introduction Process

+ Must have the ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the workgroup, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

+ 401(k) savings plans*

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)*

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

+ Health Lifestyle Programs*

+ Employee Assistance Program*

+ Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

+ Career Development*

+ Incentive bonus*

+ Disability benefits

+ Life Insurance

+ Parental leave

+ Adoption benefits

+ Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

Posting Dates:

October 21, 2025 - October 27, 2025

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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