Technical Regulatory Compliance Technology Specialist - Electrical/Electronics

The Technical Regulatory Compliance Advanced Technology Engineering Specialist supports product regulatory compliance programs by performing activities that help manage compliance risk and ensure adherence to applicable product technology, controls, and electronic components and systems regulatory requirements across intended markets. This role partners closely with product, technology, and operations teams to support the development, validation, and production of compliant products.

This role requires a strong commitment to our values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Commitment , and a consistent focus on solving customers’ toughest challenges., * Support product regulatory compliance programs by assisting with the identification, assessment, management, and mitigation of compliance risks related to product technology, controls, and electronic component and system requirements.

• Stay current on applicable regulatory requirements for product technology, controls, and electronic components and systems, and apply this knowledge to Caterpillar products and platforms.
• Use established processes and tools to collect, assess, document, and manage information supporting certification and ongoing regulatory compliance activities.
• Collaborate with product, technology, controls, electronic component and system teams, and product focused R&PC engineers, to ensure products meet applicable regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle (design / development / validation / production).
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities for processes, tools, and methods used to manage regulatory compliance risks.
• Support cross-functional communication by clearly documenting findings, risks, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.

• Data Gathering & Analysis : Ability to collect, document, and synthesize data from multiple sources using established tools and processes to support regulatory compliance decisions.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Demonstrated ability to process detailed technical and regulatory information with a high degree of accuracy while balancing efficiency and quality.
• Collaborating : Experience working constructively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance, and operations, to achieve shared regulatory and business objectives.
• Decision Making & Critical Thinking : Ability to organize relevant data, assess risks and alternatives, and support informed, well-documented compliance-related decisions.
• Risk Management : Working knowledge of identifying and managing regulatory and business risks using established organizational tools and resources.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience supporting technology, controls, and electronic component and system integration product development or validation activities.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and experience with earth-moving machinery risk assessments, such as Bowtie, LOPA, MCSSA or others.
• Experience with machinery functional safety standards such as ISO 19014 or ISO 13849 is preferred. Consideration will be given for experience with other functional safety standards, such as ISO 25119, ISO 26262 or others.
• Effective spatial and conceptual design skills, and an understanding of customers’ needs and product application.
• Though the focus of the job is technical contribution, project management skills may be required.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with a deep understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with leaders, engineering teams, regulatory partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Control System Functional Safety Certification from an accredited agency or the willingness to be trained and seek this certification during the assignment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Controls Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university

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.

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Caterpillar’s BCP division is hiring a Technical Regulatory Compliance Advanced Technology Engineering Specialist at the Clayton Machine Development Center in Clayton, NC., There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

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