Connectivity Team Lead
Caterpillar
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Job summary
Caterpillar is seeking a systems leader to own connectivity engineering initiatives across onboard and enterprise platforms. You will translate customer needs into system designs, align cross-functional teams, and drive release readiness with rigorous validation and quality standards.
You will lead complex technical investigations, define governance models, and push strategic connectivity initiatives such as cloud integration, next-gen hardware adoption, and data-center connectivity.
Qualifications
- Experience leading system-level and connectivity engineering delivery.
- Proven ability to translate requirements into designs and direction.
- Strong track record in cross-functional alignment and governance.
- Experience with telematics or connectivity platforms and next‑gen tech is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own system-level definition and integration across onboard and enterprise connectivity systems.
- Align multiple teams on scope, timeline, and ownership.
- Drive validation planning and release readiness for firmware and connectivity features.
- Lead complex technical issue investigations and root cause analysis.
- Define prioritization models and governance across global teams.
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Engineering
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.
Own system-level definition and integration across onboard and enterprise connectivity systems. Translate business and customer requirements into system-level designs and technical direction.
Align multiple teams on clear execution expectations across scope, timeline, and ownership. Serve as the primary technical interface between onboard teams, connectivity platforms, and product stakeholders.
Own delivery outcomes from requirements through validation and release readiness. Drive validation planning and execution for firmware and connectivity feature releases. Ensure readiness for release gates and adherence to quality standards.
Lead complex technical issue investigations and root cause analysis for connectivity and telematics systems.
Drive or support key connectivity initiatives such as:
- Enterprise cloud UI (Vision Link) adoption in P&E
- Data center connectivity solutions
- Next-generation telematics hardware technology adoption
Establish and drive consistent workflows and execution frameworks across global teams. Define prioritization, escalation, and accountability models.
Acts as system-level owner for assigned connectivity capabilities. Accountable for delivery quality, release readiness, and system performance.
- Demonstrated experience in control systems, embedded systems, telematics, or connectivity engineering
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical delivery efforts
- Strong experience in requirements definition, system integration, and validation
- Experience in connectivity system integration for Power & Energy, Machine or similar applications
- Experience with telematics platforms , remote services, or system-level architecture
- Familiarity with next-generation connectivity technologies and system evolution initiatives
- Aligned with Control Systems Lead expectations
- Embedded systems and system integration expertise
- Requirements analysis and system design
- Product testing and validation strategy
- Technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Project and delivery management
- Cross team integration and influence
- Communication of complex technical concepts
- Relationship management across stakeholders
- Azure DevOps and standard engineering workflow tools
- Telematics diagnostic tools (CANAlyzer, Wireshark, Modbus Sim/Scan etc...)
- Enterprise cloud/offboard applications - Helios, DSP, VisionLink
- Enterprise collaboration and engineering tool chains
- High-quality releases with reduced field issues
- Effective cross-team alignment and reduced escalationsSuccessful execution of strategic connectivity initiatives
- This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position
- Posting dates: August 26 - September 11th
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- 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
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