Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Mossville, IL
Zip Code: 61552
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $44.22/hr.
Keyword's: #Mossvillejobs; #ElectricalEngineerjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $44.22/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description:
Summary:
Electronic component project engineer, serve full-time, in-office capacity in this role. Below are the key roles and deliverables of this position within CAT Legacy electronics systems engineering:
Project Engineer - Legacy Engineering & Sustainment

Role:
The Electronic component project engineer is responsible for executing component and system level sustainment, obsolescence mitigation, and design control activities for legacy electronic products.
Working under the direction of a Project Lead or Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer executes technical projects/tasks related to product sustainment, component lifecycle management, engineering change execution, and validation support, collaborating closely with cross functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities:
* Project Execution and Technical Leadership:
* Execute assigned legacy sustainment and obsolescence mitigation tasks/projects in alignment with approved plans
* Own technical deliverables for assigned components or design families, including analysis, documentation, and reviews
* Support project schedules by completing tasks on time and escalating risks or blockers early
* Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
* Component Sustainment and Obsolescence Support:
* Identify and assess risks related to component end of life, supplier discontinuations, and long lead time parts
* Support mitigation activities such as component Last time buys, alternate part identification, and redesign efforts
* Maintain and update component sustainment plans and lifecycle status using CAT proprietary tools.
* Design Control and Engineering Governance:
* Execute tasks under established design control processes, including documentation updates and technical reviews
* Support design control transfers, supplier changes, and engineering ownership transitions
* Prepare engineering evidence to support design decisions, design deviations, or change approvals
* Ensure engineering outputs meet CAT design control and documentation standards
* Validation and Technical Analysis:
* Support component and system validation activities, including EMC, vibration, environmental, and functional testing
* Coordinate with internal and external labs to execute test plans and collect results
* Analyze test data and summarize findings to support sustainment or replacement decisions
* Utilize standard engineering tools and validation equipment as required
* Participate in NPI review meetings and provide validation coverage and test results to stake holders
* Supplier & Cross -Functional Collaboration:
* Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and phase out notifications
* Support supplier assessments and technical reviews as needed
* Collaborate with system teams, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing partners
* Participate in project reviews, design reviews, and sustainment meetings
* Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
* Support regulatory and compliance activities (e.g., RoHS, CE, and other applicable standards)
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and corrective action efforts
* Identify opportunities to improve data quality, processes, and engineering execution

Top candidates will have following experience:
* Experience working in legacy or NPI electronic hardware platforms
* Knowledge of CAT electronic control modules, telematics solutions and display hardware
* Experience working in CAT and utilizing CAT proprietary tools
* Exposure to obsolescence management, component sustainment, or supply continuity activities
* Familiarity with validation testing and lab coordination
* Experience working with global or cross functional engineering teams

Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 5 years BS Degree; 3 years if candidate has Masters Degree
- Degree requirement: Bachelors or Masters
- Do you accept internships as job experience: NO
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: No