Connectivity Component Platform Lead

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 10, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $169,317–$237,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 105 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Connectivity Component Platform Lead

The Connectivity Component Platform Lead joins the Cat Technology team to lead Electronic Component Design projects for customer and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions. This role involves generating hardware requirements from various stakeholders, leading the design and development of Connectivity Hardware Products, and managing supplier engagement. You will define technology roadmaps, drive engineering execution, and ensure consistency between system and hardware requirements. Key responsibilities include overseeing project costs, directing project staffing, and managing negotiations with electrical and electronic equipment vendors. The role requires expertise in cellular, Sat, Wi-Fi, BT, and UWB technologies, as well as knowledge of IoT standards and regulations. You will solve technical problems related to extracting data from machines and engines to provide real-time condition monitoring and fleet management services for industrial equipment.

What you'll do

  • Generate hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory inputs.
  • Lead the design and development of Connectivity Hardware Products.
  • Manage and negotiate with electrical and electronic equipment vendors.
  • Oversee project progress, costs, and staffing while resolving technical problems.
  • Ensure compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems.
  • Define technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technology solutions.
  • Coordinate stakeholder communication and ensure consistency between system and hardware requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred).
  • Experience with electronic component products, component integration, and product quality management (preferred).
  • Experience with Component Product Development for automotive, construction, or mining industries (preferred).
  • Experience with supplier management (preferred).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits, controls, defect containment, and risk assessment (preferred).
  • Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics product lines (preferred).
  • Knowledge and awareness of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements (preferred).
  • Experience with electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development (preferred).

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