Senior Connectivity Hardware Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 15, 2026

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Below market

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This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$216,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $184k 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 115 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$191,443 across 110 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Connectivity Hardware Engineer

The Senior Connectivity Hardware Engineer joins the engineering team to design and develop electronic hardware for connectivity products, including Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB solutions. This role involves the full hardware development lifecycle, where the engineer defines requirements, selects electronic components, supports board-level design and layout, and manages supplier relationships to ensure production-ready hardware. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, mentoring technicians, and overseeing compliance with regulations for electronic components. The position requires expertise in electronics engineering, reliability management, and supplier management. The work focuses on extracting data from machines and engines to provide condition monitoring and fleet management services, solving technical challenges related to real-time sensor data processing and IoT standards within the construction and mining industries.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop electronic hardware for cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB connectivity solutions.
  • Define and manage hardware requirements throughout the entire hardware development lifecycle.
  • Support board-level design, layout, electronic component selection, and system integration.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components.
  • Manage electrical and electronic equipment vendors to develop production-ready hardware.
  • Ensure hardware meets system performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electronic systems and components.
  • Mentor craftsmen, technicians, and engineers in the development of electronic systems.

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 performance and reliability objectives.
  • Knowledge of processes and methods to manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or components.
  • 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).
  • Knowledge of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements (preferred).

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