In this position, you will help define hardware requirements for Connectivity Hardware, collaborate with potential suppliers, define technology roadmaps, drive engineering execution, and coordinate stakeholder communication. You will work closely with Cat Technology teams on enterprise architecture, implementing new technologies, and evaluating emerging technology solutions.
What You Will Do
Facilitating the development and support of Connectivity products through collaboration with development partners including Cat Technology, Cat Digital, Industry Groups, and purchasing.
Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
Directing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.
Overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
Managing and negotiating with electrical and electronic equipment vendors for the development of systems and components.
Accountability for the definition and management of hardware requirements
What You Will Have
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice
Considerations For Top Candidates
Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with electronic component products, component integration and product quality management.
Experience with Component Product Development for automotive, construction or mining Industry.
Experience with Supplier management
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment and risk assessment and mitigation through leading indicators.
Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics product line
Knowledge and awareness of IoT Standards, regulations, and regional requirements
Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments.
Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge
Additional Information
This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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