**Career Area**:EngineeringFor Caterpillar, digital means using technology to extract data from our machines and engines and transform it into valuable recommendations or "insights," to help customers make better, more informed decisions and help Caterpillar make robust products with the lowest total ownership cost. Our products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors, on-board models, and control algorithms in real-time creating real-world machine usage information. Electronic Components/Platforms are key enabling technologies for the overall digital strategy. Key electronic component technologies provide the foundational technology building blocks that enable valuable data to be gathered from machines and engines.**Job Purpose**:Develop high-qualityelectronic/electricalThe Electronic Components/Platforms Engineer position develops, improves, and troubleshootselectronic/electricalThe position responsibilities include a strong focus on quality through simulation, analysis, verification, and validation testing at the component level, subsystem, and system level. Advanced troubleshooting and analysis skills are needed to resolve complex development and field issues and to improve overall performance and cost.The Electronic Components/Platforms Engineer is expected to have good communication for technical status updates, component reviews, and when working closely with other internal and external teams in multiple geographic locations and organizations. Keeping up with industry trends and new technology breakthroughs is essential and requires continuous learning through self/internet study.Background/Experience:Requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum (Electrical, Computer, or Electromechanical) plus 2-3 years of experience in embedded electronic hardware development. Fluent English is required. Incumbents must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments. Requires strong technical leadership skills. Must have strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical information effectively.All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to applyFinal detailsCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Networkhere.