About this opportunity
Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group lists this Electrical Engineer opportunity in mossville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The engineer will serve as a technical lead and problem-solver, supporting sustainment efforts while interfacing with NPI teams and suppliers.
Core responsibilities include:
Providing technical leadership on hardware-related issues and sustainment solutions
Leading and supporting component obsolescence and sustainment activities
Identifying and assessing risks for electronic components such as:
Sensors, actuators, switches, operator controls
ECMs and telematics devices
Developing and recommending technical solutions to component-related issues
Executing tasks aligned with NPI-driven priorities and checklists (without owning NPI execution)
Engaging suppliers and interpreting technical discussions and data
Additional responsibilities:
Supporting validation and testing activities including:
EMC testing
Lab testing (e.g., web lab / EMC lab environments)
Participating in project coordination (~25%) and validation efforts (~20–25%)
Performing or supporting hands-on testing, including component comparisons and validation workflows
Working with hardware assemblies such as wiring, harnesses, enclosures, and related systems
Traveling to suppliers approximately once per month (domestic)
Note: While this role interacts with NPI teams, it is 100% focused on sustainment and obsolescence, not NPI execution.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a hardware-focused electrical engineer with strong technical depth and leadership capability.
Required background:
Strong understanding of electronic hardware systems and components
Experience with:
Complex systems like ECMs and telematics
Ability to analyze technical supplier information and translate it into actionable solutions
Hands-on familiarity with testing environments and validation processes
Capability to prioritize work based on structured checklists and program needs
Technical skills and tools:
Hardware debugging and lab tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters)
Knowledge of EMC testing and lab standards/regulations
Exposure to hardware simulation tools (e.g., PSPICE – nice to have)
CAD or hardware design experience (preferred, not required)
Additional preferred qualifications:
Experience with component obsolescence and lifecycle management
Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements for electronics
Prior experience with Caterpillar systems, tools, or processes (strong plus)
Ability to balance technical execution with project coordination responsibilities
Hardware-first mindset (minimal software emphasis expected ~5–10%)
Strong technical leadership and problem-solving ability
Comfortable working directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams
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Worksite address
mossville, IL, 61552, US
Who can apply
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