Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Electronic Component Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering with relevant experience in electronic components or electrical systems.
  • 4+ years experience with electronic component engineering or 2+ years with a Master's degree.
  • Strong understanding of project management strategies and tactics.
  • Proficient in electronics engineering principles and design tools (e.g., CAD).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance with development processes for electronic systems.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to electrical components.
  • Manage vendor relationships for system development.
  • Mentor craftsmen and engineers in system development.
  • Monitor design phases to ensure compliance with performance standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Parental leave and Adoption benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Role Definition

As a Senior Electronic Component Engineer, you will be joining an innovative group with responsibility for sensors used on almost every Caterpillar engine and machine. Our work includes concept, specification, selection, validation and support of a broad family including pressure, temperature, speed, payload, emissions, and wireless sensors.

You will learn valuable skills with opportunity to strengthen problem solving, leadership, and communication while balancing multiple projects concurrently. Both electrical and mechanical technical skills are used while engaging engineers from outside suppliers, and all-around Caterpillar.

What You Will Have:
  • Overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
  • Investigating and troubleshooting all technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components.
  • Managing and negotiating with electrical and electronic equipment vendors for the development of systems and components.
  • Mentoring craftsmen, technicians and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.


Degree Requirement

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum plus 4+ years of electronic component, electrical system engineering or packaging work OR a Master's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum plus 2+ years of electronic component or electrical system and software engineering.

What You Will Have:

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.

Level Extensive Experience:
  • Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.


Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Extensive Experience:
  • Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.


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.

Level Working Knowledge:
  • Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.


Electronics Engineering - HTH: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices.

Level Extensive Experience:
  • Anticipates the challenges and opportunities associated with designing sensors to meet performance requirements for EMC, vibration, and sealing.


Product Design - HTH: Knowledge of and the ability to utilize design tools (e.g. CAD) to convert customer and market requirements into a product design.

Level Extensive Experience:
  • Monitors each phase of the design procedure to ensure overall operation meets standards.


Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is available for this position
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position
  • ISE assignment is not available


Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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

Posting Dates:
June 3, 2026 - June 9, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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