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Caterpillar Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Engineering Fellow - Machine Network Technology Strategist

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $234K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building stronger, more sustainable communities. The Machine Network Technology Strategist will shape advanced communication and network technologies for next-generation machine platforms, ensuring seamless integration of E/E architecture and communication frameworks.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design & Strategy: Develop reference architectures for machine communication systems, including zonal and domain concepts, physical topologies, and integration of classic networks (CAN, LIN)

Innovation: Drive rapid prototyping and concept validation for emerging technologies such as automotive Ethernet, CAN FD, and MACsec

Performance Optimization: Implement data exchange systems for efficient routing across zones and domains, ensuring quality and redundancy

Testing & Validation: Oversee platform and network validation using HIL/SIL systems and advanced simulation tools, ensuring deterministic communication schedules and compliance with safety standards

Collaboration: Align network strategy with technology transformation goals and engage with product groups for compliance with industry standards

Qualification

E/E architecture designAutomotive EthernetCAN FDMACsecNetwork resource managementFunctional safetyCompliance frameworksTroubleshootingInfluencing skillsTechnical excellenceTechnology advisingEffective communication

Required

Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations

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

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges

Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and solutions for a specific technology domain

Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization

Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment