Senior Project Lead – Electronic Component

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Lead Electronic Component Design professional to lead connectivity hardware projects, including cellular, satellite, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and UWB, and to drive hardware requirements generation.

You will manage supplier engagements, ensure alignment between system and hardware requirements, and coordinate with Cat Technology teams while guiding cross-functional teams across automotive, construction, and mining sectors.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or equivalent.
• Experience with electronic component products and integration.
• Experience with Component Product Development for automotive, construction or mining industries.
• Experience with supplier management.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits, controls, defect containment and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of connectivity/telematics product lines.
• Knowledge of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.
• Analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information with teams, customers and suppliers.
• Must work full-time in Mossville, IL or Irving, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects for connectivity solutions, including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and UWB.
• Generate hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input.
• Lead the design and development of connectivity hardware products.
• Lead supplier engagement and manage and negotiate with electrical equipment vendors.
• Ensure consistency between system and hardware requirements.
• Define hardware requirements and technology roadmaps.
• Drive engineering execution and coordinate stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with Cat Technology teams on enterprise architecture and new tech.
• Facilitate development and support of connectivity products with cats teams and purchasing.
• Communicate program/project status to stakeholders and customers.
• Direct project staffing and motivate and develop project teams.
• Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.

Skills

Electronic Component Design

Supplier Management

Connectivity Hardware Development

IoT Standards Knowledge

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Information Systems Development

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Lead Electronic Component Design projects for customer- and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, including Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB
• Generate hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input
• Lead the design and development of Connectivity Hardware Products
• Lead supplier engagement and manage and negotiate with electrical and electronic equipment vendors
• Ensure consistency between system and hardware requirements
• Define hardware requirements and technology roadmaps
• Drive engineering execution and coordinate stakeholder communication
• Collaborate with Cat Technology teams on enterprise architecture, new technologies, and emerging technology solutions
• Facilitate development and support of Connectivity products with Cat Technology, Cat Digital, Industry Groups, and purchasing
• Communicate program/project status to stakeholders and customers
• Direct project staffing and motivate and develop project teams
• Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with electronic component products, component integration and product quality management
• Experience with Component Product Development for automotive, construction or mining Industry
• Experience with Supplier management
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment and risk assessment and mitigation through leading indicators
• Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics product line
• Knowledge and awareness of IoT Standards, regulations, and regional requirements
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers
• Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge
• Must work full-time in either Mossville, IL or Irving, TX
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available
• Successful completion of a drug screen required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Electronic Component Design and Connectivity Solutions, with a strong focus on hardware requirements generation, supplier management, and compliance with development processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders in the automotive, construction, and mining industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electronic Component Design
• Supplier Management
• Connectivity Hardware Development
• IoT Standards Knowledge
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Component Integration
• Product Quality Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Risk Assessment
• Defect Containment
• Telematics Product Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Information Systems Development

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Motivation
• Stakeholder Coordination

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry
• Construction Industry
• Mining Industry
• Connectivity Solutions
• Regulatory Compliance