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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.\nElectromagnetic Compatibility Testing, Troubleshooting, Planning, and Design for electrical and electronic components used on Caterpillar products. This role is in Cat Technology and supports Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) across Caterpillar. \nWhat You Will Do:\nWrite, review, and execute EMC test plans for electrical and electronic systems and components.\nInvestigating and troubleshooting all technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components, as well as EMC test equipment.\nManage EMC testing projects, ensuring appropriate requirements are used and met, responding quickly to challenges to keep the project moving.\nlearn and communicating requirements for multiple industries.\nDocument test results in accordance with various standards.\nReview and develop EMC test methods to mitigate EMC risks and ensure the EMC lab outputs high quality results. • Mentoring technicians and engineers in the EMC hardening of electrical and electronic systems and components.\nAutomate testing using EMC test automation tools and AI.\nWork with a global team of peers to provide EMC consulting for Caterpillar design engineers. • Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, or Science curriculum including EMC design or RF physics. What You Will Have:\nElectromagnetic Compatibility - Knowledge of EMC tests, instruments, and standards. Ability to understand EMC problems and propose economical and effective design improvements.\nEffective 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.\nProject Management - 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.\nRelationship Management - Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients and peers.\nTechnical Excellence - Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.:\nElectronics Engineering - HTH: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices.\nReliability 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.\nTroubleshooting Technical Problems - Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a product development environment.\nTop Candidates Will Have:\nA bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, or Science curriculum including EMC design or RF physics.\nDeep experience with Electromagnetic Compatibility testing.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.\nA history of complex troubleshooting\nUnderstanding of design for RF filters and/or antennas \nAwareness of common ISO, IEC and CISPR EMC standards\nAdditional Details:\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is available for this role\nTravel can be up to 10%\nSummary Pay Range:\n$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.Posting Dates:\nOctober 26, 2026 - November 12, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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