Electronic Components Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Electrical Engineer developing and validating IMU hardware for Caterpillar’s heavy-machine control systems. Designing sensor electronics, testing rugged products, and transitioning them to manufacturing.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeDayton • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design for advanced machine control applications, including proficiency in circuit design, simulation, and validation of inertial sensor technology. Capable of leading technical problem resolution and mentoring while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Circuit DesignInertial Measurement Units (IMUs)Analog Circuit DesignMatlab and SPICE SimulationAgile PLM and Oracle ERP

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Hard Skills

Electronic Circuit DesignDebugging Embedded SystemsPCB-Level DesignSignal ConditioningComponent ResearchTechnical Specification WritingFunctional Safety DesignDesign Validation TestingNoise Isolation TechniquesThermal Cycling Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTechnical Presentation

Tools & Technologies

OrcadAltiumMS OfficeGoogle Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)ISO 19014 ComplianceIEC 65108 ComplianceCE/FCC/IC Certifications

Industry Keywords

Machine Control SystemsInertial Sensor TechnologyAccelerometersGyroscopesFMEA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, implement, and validate electrical designs for advanced machine control applications
Develop inertial sensor technology (IMUs) from initial prototyping through production
Collaborate with system, controls, firmware, and mechanical teams
Design PCB-level sensor interface circuitry, including power regulation, EMI shielding, and noise isolation
Select, evaluate, and qualify IMU components including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers
Support signal conditioning, filtering, and sensor fusion middleware development
Design validation test plans for static/dynamic accuracy, thermal cycling, vibration endurance, and environmental testing
Use simulation and analysis tools to evaluate design performance and drive improvements
Define factory and in-field calibration procedures
Generate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and design production-level test fixtures
Lead resolution of complex technical problems and mentor junior engineers and technicians
Ensure compliance with ISO 19014, IEC 65108, CE/FCC/IC certifications, and OEM guidelines
Support safety analysis such as FMEA
Produce and maintain circuit schematics, Bills of Materials (BOM), wiring harness specifications, and test reports
Lead design reviews and present technical updates, program status, and design concepts to customers and stakeholders
Support transition of products to manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid exposure to electronic circuit design, research, and debugging for embedded systems and sensors
Experience with Orcad and Altium or similar technologies
Circuit design and testing experience
Expertise in analog electronic circuit design and exposure to digital electronic circuit design
Component research and risk mitigation strategies
Ability to write technical specifications and present to customers and cross-functional stakeholders
Proficiency in Matlab and SPICE (PSpice) simulation software
Familiarity with C and C++ firmware development
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or a Bachelor’s Degree (BSEE) with equivalent experience
Experience with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), accelerometers, and gyroscopes
Experience with Machine Control Systems
Experience using Agile PLM and Oracle ERP systems
Advanced proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace
Experience designing Functional Safety products or transferable experience
Must work on site 5 days per week
Visa sponsorship is not available
Ability to travel up to 10%
Successful completion of a drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Relocation assistance