Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Job Description
To successfully lead a team to develop 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.
Job Duties
The ECM/ECU platform lead engineer is accountable for managing 1 or more ECM/ECU platforms. This includes leading NPI programs to deploy new ECM/ECUs into production as well as maintain these platforms after launch. This will include managing any supply chain issues, quality concerns, and other program maintenance activities.
Key activities include:
Work with ECM product line manager on transitioning new technology projects to new production introduction (NPI) projects
Lead NPI projects from launch through gateway 7 ensuring we meet all requirements (technical, quality, cost, timeline, etc)
After ECM is launched into production, monitor cost and quality along with validation of any changes
Contributes to defining the direction for product design, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results.
Develop and maintain project plans and schedules in collaboration with supplier as well as internal purchasing, systems, and product group teams
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Accountable for meeting project scope, milestones, and cost objectives.
Work closely with technical lead in the ECM hardware team as well as with our purchasing, system, and product group partners.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering degree (Electrical, Computer or similar curriculum) plus 7-9 years of engineering experience or a master's degree in an Engineering curriculum plus 5-7 years of engineering experience
Top Candidates will also have
Experience with complex electronic components like electronic control units (ECU)
Experience with chip level circuit analysis including electronic control units including ICs like microprocessors
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP),
Experience with electronics validation including thermal, vibration, reliability, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing as well as safety and regulatory compliance
Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers
Demonstrated ability to determine and meet project objectives and timelines.
Collaborating with suppliers to support the development and production of prototype and production hardware
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position may require
Visa sponsorship is available for this position
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc. prorated based upon hire date.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
About Caterpillar
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.
Final details
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Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
