Connectivity Component Senior Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 8, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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This role $141k
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $148,468–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $181k 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.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 100 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Connectivity Component Senior Engineer

The Connectivity Component Senior Engineer joins the Cat Technology team to develop Electronic Component Design projects for customer and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, including Cellular, Sat, Wi-Fi, BT, and UWB. This role involves generating hardware requirements from various stakeholders, leading the design and development of Connectivity Hardware Products, and managing supplier engagement. Daily responsibilities include overseeing compliance with regulations for electrical systems, troubleshooting technical issues, mentoring engineers, and conducting performance and reliability testing. The position requires expertise in electronics engineering, reliability management, and supplier management to solve problems related to extracting data from machines and engines for condition monitoring and fleet management services. Candidates must possess skills in component integration, product quality management, and knowledge of IoT standards and manufacturing processes within the automotive, construction, or mining industries.

What you'll do

  • Generate hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory inputs.
  • Lead the design and development of Connectivity Hardware Products.
  • Manage supplier engagement and relationships for electrical and electronic equipment vendors.
  • Plan and conduct performance and reliability testing for hardware products.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems.
  • Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electronic components.
  • Mentor craftsmen, technicians, and engineers in the development of electronic systems.
  • Evaluate emerging technology solutions and implement new technologies into product designs.

What we're looking for

  • Knowledge of electronics engineering to design, test, and manufacture electronic circuits, components, and devices.
  • Knowledge of reliability management tools, techniques, and metrics to meet hardware product performance objectives.
  • Knowledge of processes and methods to manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers.
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers.
  • 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).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits, defect containment, and risk assessment (preferred).

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