Sr Perception Component Engineer

About the role

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing / executing compliance with development processes and regulations for perception components.
• Investigating and troubleshooting all technical issues related to the perception components.
• Managing and interfacing with electrical and electronic product suppliers for the development of the perception component.
• Mentoring craftsmen, technicians and engineers in the development of perception components.

Requirements

• Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering curriculum.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• 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.
• Electronics Engineering: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to read schematics, simulate circuit designs and conduct necessary electrical tests at the PCB level.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to go along with degree from an accredited engineering program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to plan, execute and communicate technical findings.
• Ability to write code for test scripts and interaction with the perception components for the purposes of qualification (Python, C, etc…).
• Previous experience in developing perception component like RADAR, cameras and LiDAR.
• Previous experience with supplier interaction.
• Previous experience in system integration of perception components in autonomous, automated and/or safety systems.

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

Pay

Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Schedule

The location for this position is Mossville, IL. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. This position will require less than 20% travel.