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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.

Description

Develop high-quality electronic/electrical component product lines for engine and machine systems that meet complex requirements. Partner with internal product, system, and component clients to deliver products to customers and account for differences in various applications. Directs and participates in the concept and design of complex Electronic Components/Platforms projects for release to production in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability.

Job Duties

Lead a team to provide machine-level EMC validation for Caterpillar products

Coordinate multiple projects with long timelines

Provide EMC consultation as a trusted adviser to internal clients on RF physics problems as well as EMC regulatory requirements

Maintain an enterprise viewpoint concerning quality and risk

Troubleshoot complex problems and provide expert support for EMC technicians and engineers doing the same

Draw connection between machine-level test results and applicable system and component parts comprising the machine

Ensure the team maintains: equipment calibration, ISO17025 certification status, quality, velocity, and cost metrics, as well as test availability at test sites across North America.

The Validation Lead Engineer is expected to provide technical leadership and potentially train new staff members as well as clients. Good communication is expected for technical status updates, design reviews, and when working closely with other internal and external teams in multiple geographic locations and organizations. Keeping up with industry and regulatory trends and new technology breakthroughs is essential and requires continuous learning and study.

The individual will also be responsible for managing EMC machine test schedule, all test information databases and equipment calibration in accordance with all applicable standards. Certification testing can occur at Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground, or at other sites outside the Peoria area. 10-25% travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree (prefer a master’s degree) in an accredited Electrical Engineering curriculum and commensurate product development and project leadership experience.

Six (6) years of Electromagnetic compatibility testing (Immunity and Emissions) of electrical and electrical systems of large equipment in the construction and mining equipment, automotive or aerospace industries.

Working knowledge of the following Electromagnetic Compatibility testing equipment: EMI Receivers and spectrum analyzers, amplifiers, signal generators, antennas, electrostatic discharge simulators, Oscilloscopes, and electrometers.

Three (3) years minimum experience with the operation and the functionality of electrical and control systems of construction and construction equipment (or similar systems in automotive or aerospace industries)

Top Candidates will also have

Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility International Standards ISO13766 and CISPR 12.

Excellent mechanical and electrical / electronic aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and retain pertinent information

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information concisely and accurately

Computer skills to support job requirements

Experience with TILE, LabVIEW, or other laboratory control software

Have working knowledge of the operation of CAT products and it’s electrical and control systems and can troubleshoot issues within these systems

Additional Information

The location for this position is Mossville, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position may require less than 25% travel

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).

Final details

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