job summary: Electronic/Hardware Design Engineer (backfill) with Caterpillar. On-site in Woodridge, IL. Mid-October start, indefinite term. Focus on failure analysis/troubleshooting and obsolescence redesign; strong simulation tool experience. location: Woodridge, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $43 - 46 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Primary Focus: Analog/Digital HARDWARE DESIGN for electronic control modules. Work Location:NON-NEGOTIABLE 5 days/week in-office, Illinois.Industry: Strong preference for Automotive experience. Task Split: Failure Analysis/Troubleshooting (50%) and Obsolescence Redesign (50%). Duties include schematic creation, PCB support, lab diagnostics on returns, root cause analysis (using simulation tools), 8D reporting, component lifecycle management, and leading technical review meetings qualifications: Qualifications 5-8 years electronic/hardware design in automotive/industrial/medical domains. Embedded C/Assembly; strong analog/digital design. Hardware failure analysis and lab troubleshooting. Simulation tools: SPICE, LTspice, Multisim, MATLAB/Simulink. Obsolescence management & lifecycle planning. Excellent communication/presentation; can lead stakeholder meetings. BS in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred). skills: Microsoft Excel,Six Sigma Methodology,Assembly and Installation,Automotive Industry,Printed Circuit Board,Communication Skills,Integrated Circuit Design,Logic Synthesis of Circuits,Electronics,Embedded C,Failure Analysis,Problem Solving,Python (Programming Language),LTspice,MATLAB,Simulations,Simulink,Demonstration Skills,Team Working Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.