Senior Project Lead – Electronic Component

• Lead Electronic Component Design projects for customer- and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, including Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB
• Generate hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input
• Lead the design and development of Connectivity Hardware Products
• Lead supplier engagement and manage and negotiate with electrical and electronic equipment vendors
• Ensure consistency between system and hardware requirements
• Define hardware requirements and technology roadmaps
• Drive engineering execution and coordinate stakeholder communication
• Collaborate with Cat Technology teams on enterprise architecture, new technologies, and emerging technology solutions
• Facilitate development and support of Connectivity products with Cat Technology, Cat Digital, Industry Groups, and purchasing
• Communicate program/project status to stakeholders and customers
• Direct project staffing and motivate and develop project teams
• Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components

• 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 ability to perform complex assignments
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers
• Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge
• Must work full-time in either Mossville, IL or Irving, TX
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available
• Successful completion of a drug screen required

Demonstrates expertise in Electronic Component Design and Connectivity Solutions, with a strong focus on hardware requirements generation, supplier management, and compliance with development processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders in the automotive, construction, and mining industries.

• Electronic Component Design
• Supplier Management
• Connectivity Hardware Development
• IoT Standards Knowledge
• Project Management

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Component Integration
• Product Quality Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Risk Assessment
• Defect Containment
• Telematics Product Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Information Systems Development

• Effective Communication
• Team Motivation
• Stakeholder Coordination

• Automotive Industry
• Construction Industry
• Mining Industry
• Connectivity Solutions
• Regulatory Compliance