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About this Electronic Components Project Lead role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · Irving, Texas

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Manages new and existing edge AI compute components involving design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components for use within machine, artificial intelligence and autonomy systems.

What You Will Do:

  • Act as the product owner accountable for time, cost and quality for up to several edge AI compute component platforms
  • Project plan creation for edge AI compute components managing platform hardware and software coordination
  • Support business case and investment decisions by communicating value created and resources needed to meet project needs
  • Communicate program status to internal stakeholders and management
  • Collaborate with suppliers to deliver project milestones at cost targets, on schedule, and at expected quality.  
  • Guide and prioritize work of internal and external teams to meet goals
  • Productionize high performance processor, GPU, and AI accelerator platforms to survive in rugged environments
  • New product introduction as well as continuous product improvement
  • Support Caterpillar's current and next generation of autonomous machines and advanced safety features
  • Champion reuse and standardization by developing common hardware and software interfaces that can be leveraged across Caterpillar machines

 

What You Will Have:

Effective Communications: 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.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

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

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

 

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Familiarity with automotive development and quality processes (AIAG APQP)
  • Familiarity with functional safety principles (IEC 61508)
  • Embedded computer hardware or software technical experience
  • Nvidia ecosystem familiarity and experience
  • A proven history of delivering complex projects on schedule

 

Additional Information:

  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office, five days per week.
  • Relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Travel is up to 10%

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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 4, 2026 - September 9, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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