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.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer - you will lead the planning and development of creative and cost-effective electronic products. The solutions may encompass the design of new, upgraded electronics to replace obsolete technology, which would include supplier re-sourcing and extensive software development. The job function requires collaboration with global, cross functional teams, and disciplines including hardware and software engineering, logistics, purchasing, and manufacturing. The candidate will be expected to appropriately utilize 6-Sigma/L1-L2 NPI methodologies in several areas of their work.
What You Will Do:
- Establishing strategies to sustaining electronics over the complete life cycle.
- Lead cross-functional, global teams in the design and production introduction of new products, processes, components, and systems
- Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
- Acknowledge and raise customers’ and management’s awareness of trade-offs between time, resources and quality.
- Develop and manage the project/program to plan
- Lead projects –Obsolescence, NPI & CPI and complete on time and on cost
- Support and advise other engineers, managers, accountant, customers, and suppliers
- Track & understand current and projected obsolescence, and develop redesign and validation strategy to address obsolescence issues proactively
- Mentor, coach, and develop others
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.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Electronics Engineering - HTH: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices. • 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.
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.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing and product development environment. • Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution. • Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems. • Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs. • Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment. • Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach. • Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.
Education: Degree in accredited Engineering curriculum.
Additional Information:
- This position will require less than 10% travel.
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 29, 2026 - June 12, 2026
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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