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.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Electronic Component Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Building AC, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523. Develop, improve, and troubleshoot components for new perception, compute and position component technologies support machine autonomy. Perform analysis, simulation, machine integration, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and resolve issues related to New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as current generation LiDAR and Positioning components. Perform as a technical engineer in the cross-functional development teams (supplier, purchasing, hardware, software, systems, support engineer) to gather, document, demonstrate requirements and product durability. Expert in component design and application, NPI and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, and LiDAR and positioning component principles and test plan creation at the component, subsystem, and system levels. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience developing embedded electronic hardware and/ or software for components or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) 1 year of experience supporting component design and/or machine integration focused on use of Ethernet Protocols; (2) 1 year of experience in schematic/layout development; (3) ROS middle ware for sensor integration, data gathering and review; (4) C++ code development for sensor integration into ROS and ROS like environments; and (5) Performance testing of sensors used in autonomous or automated systems. Telecommuting: 2 days/ week.
Summary Pay Range:
$96,387.00 - $143,520.00
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
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Electronic Component Engineer / R000310015] #LI-DNI
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:
June 16, 2025 - October 15, 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.
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