Career Area:Engineering
Job Description:Role Definition: As Senior Perception Component Engineer you are responsible for specifying product that aligns with our corporate needs, then work with a third party provider to design, develop and qualify the perception components for Caterpillar autonomous, automated, safety and base machine systems.
What You Will Do: • 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.
Degree Requirement: • Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering curriculum.
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.
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.
Top Candidates Will Have: - 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.
Additional Information:
- The location for this position is Mossville, IL.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- This position will require less than 20% travel.
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:July 14, 2026 - July 21, 2026
