> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2614938-senior-perception-component-platform-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2614938-senior-perception-component-platform-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Perception Component Platform Lead - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,760.0 - $221,640.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/63943D58312B475F930E42B08D640788/job/ ## About the Role * Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. Degree Requirement Degree required 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. Electronics Engineering - HTH: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices. 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. Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing and product development environment. Top Candidates Will Have: * Strong communication and organizational skills that will be utilized in the planning, execution, and communication process of an electronic component development program from working level engineers to senior leaders. * Ability to establish a vision for the product and work a generational delivery plan. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to go along with degree from an accredited engineering program. * Previous experience in delivering perception components, like cameras or others, to production as a working level engineer and/or as a lead engineer * Previous experience with supplier interaction, tier 1, tier 2 and contract manufacturers. * Previous experience in system integration of perception components, like cameras or others. ## Description As a Senior Perception Component Platform Lead you manage multiple camera component development programs that aligns with our corporate needs, then work with your Caterpillar team and/or suppliers to design, develop, deliver and qualify the perception component for Caterpillar autonomous, automated safety and base machine systems. 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