Senior Engineer – Power Systems Integration

Caterpillar Inc.; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & shares

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Employee discounts

Global career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Burnie, Tasmania, seeks a Senior Engineer - Power Systems Integration to develop, integrate, and maintain product configuration systems that support design, manufacture and delivery of leading equipment.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and IT to translate requirements into scalable rules, lead testing and implementation, and support new product introductions and engineering changes. You will influence enterprise-wide configuration strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline or 8+ years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with product configuration, systems integration, engineering systems, or product development within a manufacturing or heavy industry environment.
• Understanding of product structures, BOMs, engineering change management, and configuration principles.
• Exposure to PLM, CAD, product configuration, or other enterprise engineering systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and digital technology teams.
• Knowledge of mobile machinery power systems is desirable
• Knowledge of software and control systems is desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop and support product configuration and systems integration solutions.
• Translate engineering requirements into scalable configuration rules and processes.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead configuration testing, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve complex product configuration and data-related issues.
• Support new product introductions and ongoing engineering change activities.
• Provide technical expertise across configuration management and system integration activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Power systems knowledge

Education

Engineering or related degree or 8+ years experience

Tools

PLM

CAD

Engineering systems

Job description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer - Power Systems Integration to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, integrating, and maintaining complex product configuration systems that support the design, manufacture, and delivery of industry-leading equipment and solutions.

Working across multiple engineering and business functions, you will ensure product configuration requirements are accurately translated into scalable system solutions that support new product introductions, engineering changes, manufacturing efficiency, and customer requirements.

This position offers the opportunity to work with global teams, influence enterprise-wide configuration strategies, and contribute to the successful delivery of innovative products and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support product configuration and systems integration solutions.
• Translate engineering requirements into scalable configuration rules and processes.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead configuration testing, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve complex product configuration and data-related issues.
• Support new product introductions and ongoing engineering change activities.
• Provide technical expertise across configuration management and system integration activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline or 8+ years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with product configuration, systems integration, engineering systems, or product development within a manufacturing or heavy industry environment.
• Understanding of product structures, BOMs, engineering change management, and configuration principles.
• Exposure to PLM, CAD, product configuration, or other enterprise engineering systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and digital technology teams.
• Knowledge of mobile machinery power systems is desirable
• Knowledge of software and control systems is desirable

Additional Information

• Site-based in Burnie Tasmania (5 days per week)
• Relocation assistance maybe offered to the ideal candidate
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Employee Benefits

• Competitive remuneration, including bonus and share options
• Generous parental leave with flexible payment options
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity
• Employee discounts across health, wellbeing, travel, and retail
• Global career progression and development opportunities within Caterpillar

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.