Electronic Component Sr Engineer

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.

Component platform lead is responsible for planning and development-cycle of creative and cost-effective life-extension solutions to assure source of supply.  The life-extension solution may encompass designing out end-of-life/obsolete piece parts, re-design of Electrical & Electronic components to extend the life of legacy system, supplier selection & re-sourcing, and may involve defining repair options of older parts.

• Develop platform/product roadmap and sustainment plans
• Understand the system/ application use of Legacy Electrical and Electronic components 
• Support the development of requirements, technical designs, DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Develop new component working with suppliers based on the understanding of hardware / software knowledge
• Validate and release new component, or variants in partnership with system & validation teams
• Prepare complete schedules for assigned projects and support project execution.
• Apply systematic problem-solving skills to define issues, identify root causes, develop, qualify, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Monitor product quality and identify quality improvement opportunities
• Identify, execute, and track cost reduction opportunities per product
• Support for product certification and regulation 
• Lead team meetings by establishing an agenda, monitoring discussion to insure adherence to agenda, promoting a free exchange of ideas, challenging the pre-conception of team members, finishing the meeting in a timely fashion and publishing meeting minutes

Required Skills:

• Good understanding on the component development lifecycle / NPI process /CPI Process.
• Knowledge on regulation standards like RoHS, REACH
• Sound knowledge on Environmental & EMC validations.
• Obsolescence management best practices
• Proactive approach towards obsolescence
• Strong result-oriented person
• Demonstrate critical thinking to take appropriate risk and make sound and timely decisions.
• Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Must be willing to work in US shift timing to have enough overlap with US-based process partners and product groups

Experience

Min: (6-7) years || Max: (8-10) years

Qualifications

BE / ME (Electrical & Electronics)

Posting Dates:

April 4, 2024 - April 17, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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