Engineering Manager

Caterpillar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Oil & Gas Systems Engineering team. You will define and develop system-level solutions, collaborate across divisions, and lead NPI/NTI programs to meet market and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership of engineers, coordination of goals, and delivering on budget and schedule. Travel up to 15%, relocation to Houston available, sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required and leadership experience.
• Ability to define system-level requirements and drive NPI programs.
• Strong communication and team coaching skills.
• Expertise in applying technology and methods to solve technical challenges.
• Experience leading and coaching engineering teams to high performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with segment managers to understand market needs and requirements in order to evaluate and down-select potential technology solutions.
• Collaborate with process partners to develop detailed technical requirements in alignment with market requirements.
• Provide technical support in the execution of NPI and NTI programs, to provide system-level solutions in line with market and customer requirements, on budget, on time.
• Lead and coach a team of engineers as needed, providing frequent feedback and direction.
• Work with the team to develop and monitor their individual yearly and project goals.

Skills

Planning

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Managing People

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:

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.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine:

Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.

About the Role

As the Engineering Manager of the Caterpillar Oil & Gas Systems Engineering team, you will work collaboratively across multiple divisions and segments within Power & Energy to define and develop system-level solutions involving component integration and optimization, asset and site level controls, hybrid powertrain and energy systems, and site level energy management for the Oil & Gas industry. You will work closely with market segment leads to understand the market requirements and will support the development of the technical component & system requirements and execution of New Product Introduction programs.

Additional Information

• Travel is up to 15%
• Relocation to Houston, TX is available
• Sponsorship is not available

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with segment managers to understand market needs and requirements in order to evaluate and down-select potential technology solutions
• Collaborate with process partners to develop detailed technical requirements in alignment with market requirements
• Provide technical support in the execution of NPI and NTI programs, to provide system-level solutions in line with market and customer requirements, on budget, on time
• Lead and coach a team of engineers as needed, providing frequent feedback and direction
• Work with the team to develop and monitor their individual yearly and project goals

What You Have

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

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.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Additional Requirements

• Engineering Degree Required

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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.

Benefits:

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.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 14, 2026 - November 3, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.