Senior EMC Engineer: Electronics & Test Automation

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an EMC specialist to design, test, and troubleshoot EMC for electrical and electronic systems used on Caterpillar products.

You will manage EMC testing projects, mentor team members, and collaborate with global peers to deliver high-quality results. The role requires a degree in Engineering or Science with EMC design or RF physics, extensive EMC testing experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Science curriculum including EMC design or RF physics.
• Deep experience with Electromagnetic Compatibility testing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• A history of complex troubleshooting.
• Understanding of design for RF filters and/or antennas.
• Awareness of ISO, IEC and CISPR EMC standards.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and execute EMC test plans for electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Investigate and troubleshoot all technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components, as well as EMC test equipment.
• Manage EMC testing projects, ensuring requirements are used and met, and respond quickly to keep the project moving.
• Mentor technicians and engineers in the EMC hardening of electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Automate testing using EMC test automation tools and AI.
• Work with a global team of peers to provide EMC consulting for Caterpillar design engineers.

Skills

EMC testing

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

RF physics

EMC design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an EMC specialist to design, test, and troubleshoot EMC for electrical and electronic systems used on Caterpillar products.

You will manage EMC testing projects, mentor team members, and collaborate with global peers to deliver high-quality results. The role requires a degree in Engineering or Science with EMC design or RF physics, extensive EMC testing experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.