Electronic Control Module (ECM/ECU) Technical Lead

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks an Electrical/Computer Engineer to design, develop and test ECM/ECU systems for machines and engines. You will ensure compliance, lead analysis and verification, and collaborate with software and hardware teams to enable multi-application integration.

Bottom-line: advanced engineering degree, strong CAD skills, and proven experience across NPI, APQP and reliability metrics are highly valued. On-site work is required with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with analog and/or digital circuitry design, simulation and analysis.
• Knowledge of NPI, APQP, CPPD, budgeting and FMEAs.

Responsibilities

• 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 software, machine, and engine teams to ensure platform integration across applications.
• Managing and negotiating with ECM/ECU vendors for system development.
• Investigating and troubleshooting technical issues related to ECM/ECUs during development and production.
• Mentoring technicians and engineers in electrical/electronic system design.

Skills

Effective Communications

Relationship Management

Technical Excellence

Electronics Engineering

Product Design

Reliability Management

Mechanical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD

Schematic/Layout review

Job description

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.

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
• Experience with Machine or Engine system Electronic Control modules

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Dallas, TX.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• This position may require 10% travel.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 8, 2026 - August 27, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.