Electrical Engineer - OPT/ STEM OPT

Job Summary

Caterpillar is looking for an Electrical Engineer 4 to support electronic controller failure investigations and product development validation . The role involves laboratory testing, troubleshooting electrical hardware, and supporting new product development. Key Responsibilities

• Investigate production controller and electronic hardware failures .
• Perform validation testing on NTI, NPI, and production components.
• Execute test plans using laboratory equipment.
• Analyze failure causes and document findings.
• Review and develop test plans and test reports.
• Track incoming/outgoing parts and maintain test documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and organization.
• Present test results and failure-analysis findings to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, dealers, and engineering groups.

Required Education & Experience

• 8+ years of experience required.
• BSEE/BSEET with 8+ years preferred.
• MSEE with 5+ years may be considered.
• Associate degree in EE/EET with 12+ years may be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Internship experience may count.

Top Required Skills

• Electronic hardware failure investigation and analysis.
• Hands-on electronic hardware testing using oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, and other lab equipment.
• Strong technical documentation of investigations, tests, and results.

Additional Technical Skills

• Test plan review and execution.
• Test report writing.
• Electronics product development and validation testing.
• Electronic hardware troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• CAT ECM/ECU experience is preferred.
• SEAFOAM and WebPD experience is a plus.
• Experience with CAT EC-1/EC-42, EMC, and vibration testing is desirable.

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Curious and analytical mindset.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to engineers and managers.
• Basic proficiency with Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel .

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Electrical/Electronics Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in controller/electronic hardware failure analysis, laboratory testing, product validation, and technical documentation , preferably with automotive, heavy equipment, or Caterpillar ECM/ECU experience.

Work Environment: Combination of office and laboratory work. PPE, including safety-toe EH-rated shoes and safety glasses, is required in the lab.