Electronic Control Module (ECM/ECU) Technical Lead

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. Design, development and testing of electronic control modules (ECM/ECU) for use within machines and engine systems. What You Will Do : • Overseeing compliance with functional & environmental requirements, development processes, and regulations for ECM/ECUs. • Development of product requirements, analysis and simulation, electronic component selection, schematic/layout review, and platform verification and validation. • Collaboration with various levels of software as well as machine and engine systems teams to ensure the platform integrates into multiple applications. • Managing and negotiating with ECM/ECU vendors for the development of systems and components. • Investigating and troubleshooting all technical issues related to ECM/ECUs during development and through the production lifecycle. • Mentoring technicians and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components 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. Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Electronics Engineering - HTH: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices. 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. Reliability Management - HTH: Knowledge of reliability management; ability to utilize various tools, techniques, methodologies and metrics to meet and manage hardware product performance and reliability objectives. Mechanical Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of mechanical engineering processes, techniques and methods; ability to design and implement machines and other mechanical devices that safely realize a desired objective or invention. Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing and product development environment.   Top Candidates Will Also Have : • Advanced degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering curriculum. • Technical and functional understanding of analog and/or digital circuitry including design, simulation, analysis, reviews of schematics and/or layouts. • A strong understanding of New Product Development (NPI), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), proactive reliability, Collaborative Product and Process Development (CPPD), budgeting and FMEAs is required. • Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams • Demonstrated excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments • Experience with Environmental validation, EMC testing, Safety and Regulatory Compliance •