**Career Area:** Engineering **Job Description:** **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. Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr Electronic Component Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E. Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Develop, improve, and troubleshoot electrical hardware used in an array of engine and machine systems including the development of product requirements, electronic component selection, schematic/layout development, and component verification and validation. Perform partnership with suppliers including manufacturing plan and process development. Perform analysis work, identify design problems, and resolve them. Develop electrical components effectively. Work closely with Engine and Machine System/Subsystem team members to understand application requirements and performance needs related to harness components, electrical centers, relays, and circuit protection. Responsible for completion of projects with major focus on delivery. Conception and the application practical product design expertise to problem solving by applying complex technical principles. Prepare concepts, designs, and feasibility studies. Draft and execute development plans in concert with the timing needs of product groups. Within the scope of NPI workflow ensure that all of CAT ICS’ L2/L1 NPI and APQP process elements completed. Act as development team lead, interact with system teams, plant locations, suppliers and purchase to ensure development commitments are met. Plan and coordinate product testing in concert with application and system needs. Coordinate supplier evaluations, production readiness reviews and facilitate other required supplier development activities. Advance troubleshoot and analysis skills need to resolve complex development and field issues and to improve overall performance and cost. Provide technical leadership and potentially train new staff members. Communicate with technical status updates, component reviews, and when working closely with other internal and external teams in multiple geographic locations and organizations. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field and 6 years of experience in off-highway machine equipment industry. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Working with off -highway machine/equipment specifically designed for earthmoving or mining, and/or diesel engines, power generation or off -highway machinery electrification; (2) Component development process rigor and advance product quality processes; (3) High-voltage and high-power charging components (plug, receptacles, and cables)and hardware associated; (4) Experience with vibration testing and analysis for validation of products; and (5) Experience with Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of off-highway machinery/equipment. Telecommuting: 2 days/week. **Summary Pay Range:** $115,856.00 - $165,840.00 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 Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers **,** search **[Sr Electronic Component Engineer / R0000310389] #LI-DNI** Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** June 18, 2025 - October 16, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .