Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerLocation: Mossville, IL, Zip Code: 61552 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $44.22/hr.We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $44.22/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.Job DescriptionSummary: Electronic component project engineer, serve full-time, in-office capacity in this role. Below are the key roles and deliverables of this position within CAT Legacy electronics systems engineering:Project Engineer - Legacy Engineering & SustainmentRole: The Electronic component project engineer is responsible for executing component and system level sustainment, obsolescence mitigation, and design control activities for legacy electronic products. Working under the direction of a Project Lead or Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer executes technical projects/tasks related to product sustainment, component lifecycle management, engineering change execution, and validation support, collaborating closely with cross functional teams and suppliers.Responsibilities:Project Execution and Technical Leadership:Execute assigned legacy sustainment and obsolescence mitigation tasks/projects in alignment with approved plansOwn technical deliverables for assigned components or design families, including analysis, documentation, and reviewsSupport project schedules by completing tasks on time and escalating risks or blockers earlyMaintain accurate engineering records and documentationComponent Sustainment and Obsolescence Support:Identify and assess risks related to component end of life, supplier discontinuations, and long lead time partsSupport mitigation activities such as component Last time buys, alternate part identification, and redesign effortsMaintain and update component sustainment plans and lifecycle status using CAT proprietary tools.Design Control and Engineering Governance:Execute tasks under established design control processes, including documentation updates and technical reviewsSupport design control transfers, supplier changes, and engineering ownership transitionsPrepare engineering evidence to support design decisions, design deviations, or change approvalsEnsure engineering outputs meet CAT design control and documentation standardsValidation and Technical Analysis:Support component and system validation activities, including EMC, vibration, environmental, and functional testingCoordinate with internal and external labs to execute test plans and collect resultsAnalyze test data and summarize findings to support sustainment or replacement decisionsUtilize standard engineering tools and validation equipment as requiredParticipate in NPI review meetings and provide validation coverage and test results to stake holdersSupplier & Cross -Functional Collaboration:Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and phase out notificationsSupport supplier assessments and technical reviews as neededCollaborate with system teams, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing partnersParticipate in project reviews, design reviews, and sustainment meetingsQuality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:Support regulatory and compliance activities (e.g., RoHS, CE, and other applicable standards)Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and corrective action effortsIdentify opportunities to improve data quality, processes, and engineering executionTop candidates will have following experience:Experience working in legacy or NPI electronic hardware platformsKnowledge of CAT electronic control modules, telematics solutions and display hardwareExperience working in CAT and utilizing CAT proprietary toolsExposure to obsolescence management, component sustainment, or supply continuity activitiesFamiliarity with validation testing and lab coordinationExperience working with global or cross functional engineering teamsEducation & Experience Required:Years of experience: 5 years BS Degree; 3 years if candidate has Masters DegreeDegree requirement: Bachelors or MastersDo you accept internships as job experience: NOAre there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: NoBelcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.