Engineering Fellow - Machine Network Technology Strategist

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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.

Role Definition:
The Machine Network Technology Strategist is responsible for shaping advanced communication and network technologies for next-generation machine platforms. This role ensures seamless integration of electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, technology strategies, and communication frameworks to deliver deterministic, secure, and scalable machine operations. 
 

What You Will Do:

• 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. 

What You Will Have:

• Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
• 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.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Technology Advising: 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.
• Influencing Through Expertise: 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.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
  
  Top Candidates Will Have:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 
• Proven experience in E/E architecture design and software integration for complex machine systems. 
• Knowledge of industry standards (AUTOSAR, IEEE, SAE), automotive Ethernet, CAN FD, and MACsec. 
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence strategic technology decisions. 
• Expertise in communication architecture, distributed applications, and network resource management. 
• Strong knowledge of automotive network technologies and scalable network design principles. 
• Familiarity with software defined vehicle concepts, middleware stacks, and execution orchestration for deterministic performance. 
• Proficiency in automotive network security, functional safety, and compliance frameworks. 

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is Mossville, IL.  This role is on-site Monday to Friday.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Sponsorship will NOT be offered for this position
• This position may require less than 10% travel.