Engineering Team Lead: Advanced Controls & Autonomy

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Team Leader for Caterpillar Paving Products. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL, you will spearhead development of advanced control technologies for intelligent, connected, and autonomous paving equipment.

You will integrate hardware, software, and machine systems, guide cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure solutions meet business objectives and Caterpillar standards. A degree in engineering/CS/Materials Science is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, computer science, or materials science from an accredited curriculum.
• Experience with controls, software, and system integration is preferred.
• Knowledge of paving products, machine systems, and customer applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of system architectures, requirements, and specs for advanced controls and automation.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and ensure alignment with strategy and Caterpillar standards.
• Collaborate with global partners to define requirements and drive successful product outcomes.
• Oversee project progress, costs, and stakeholder communication; resolve issues.
• Direct project staffing, coach team members, and drive development from concept to production.

Skills

Advanced controls

Autonomy

Machine learning

Perception systems

Systems integration

Project management

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or Materials Science

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Team Leader for Caterpillar Paving Products. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL, you will spearhead development of advanced control technologies for intelligent, connected, and autonomous paving equipment.

You will integrate hardware, software, and machine systems, guide cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure solutions meet business objectives and Caterpillar standards. A degree in engineering/CS/Materials Science is required.