RF Communications Engineer

About the role

Caterpillar's Corporate Engineering Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside engineering professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer components & systems for Caterpillar products to meet our customers’ needs.
  • Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout our value chain starting from the initial concept through production.
• Engage with analysis methods such as CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS), FEA - Finite Element Analysis, 3D modeling, root cause investigation; system/subsystem/component design optimization, structural dynamics, development and optimization of Engine, Aftertreatment, Battery, Fuel Cell, Powertrain, and/or Machine System performance.
  • Apply strong mechanical engineering understanding in a test/validation (hands-on) environment, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with others for optimal results.
• Develop/Implement control system algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink for various control systems including but not limited to engine controllers, machine implement controllers as well as powertrain controllers.
  • Understand the feature requirement, implement it as well as test it prior to a production roll-out.
• Design and test various electronic control modules as well as various electronic components.
  • Work with various internal Caterpillar clients to understand controller/component requirements, work with suppliers on design and validation of the components, as well as testing the components in various environments.
• Design Printed Circuit Board schematics as well as perform digital/analog/power circuit analysis & testing and ensure that FMEAs [Failure Mode and Effects Analysis] are conducted and documented to meet stringent Caterpillar quality requirements.
  • Develop scripts in Python/Visual Basic for automation.
• Verify functionality of a feature or control system algorithm on a HIL [Hardware in the Loop] simulator bench or a SIL [Software in the loop] system.
  • Understand requirements of the feature and/or the schematics of the controller / control system, verify functionality and debug/report anomalies to the development team and help validate fixes.
• Leverage ability to write and understand computer code, especially Python; apply knowledge of data analytics/data science, machine learning concepts/tools, and engineering and statistics fundamentals.
  • Apply mechanical, manufacturing, systems and/or industrial engineering knowledge to analyze and optimize an engineering process or processes.
• Optimize an engineering process or processes.
  • Apply problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering; Engineering Technology; or similar technical based programs at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Must have completed at least 24 semester hours from current institution before the start of the internship. If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
• Must have a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) at time of application from current institution.
• Must maintain 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) prior to start of internship.
• Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or an indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.