Engineering Team Leader

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

HSA & FSAs

Career development

Job summary

The Caterpillar Paving Products engineering division is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to guide the development of advanced controls technologies for next-generation paving equipment. You will integrate hardware, software, and machine systems, driving robust, scalable solutions across disciplines.

This role requires leading teams, aligning with product strategy and Caterpillar standards, and coordinating with global partners to meet project objectives while managing scope, schedule, and cost.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• Experience leading engineering teams and projects in a manufacturing or heavy equipment environment.
• Strong system architecture, requirements development, and integration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of system architectures, requirements, and technical specifications for advanced controls, automation, and emerging technology solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, product strategy, and Caterpillar standards.
• Collaborate with global engineering, product, and business partners to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive successful product outcomes.
• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
• Directing project staffing; coaching, motivating and developing project team and team members.

Skills

System architectures

Requirements analysis

Technical leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

None

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.

Role Summary:

As an Engineering Team Leader at Caterpillar Paving Products, you will lead the development of advanced controls technologies that enable the next generation of intelligent, connected, and autonomous paving equipment. You will integrate system architectures, requirements, and technical specifications; drive the integration of hardware, software, and machine systems; and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver robust, scalable, and customer-focused solutions.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Lead the development of system architectures, requirements, and technical specifications for advanced controls, automation, and emerging technology solutions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, product strategy, and Caterpillar engineering standards.
• Collaborate with global engineering, product, and business partners to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive successful product outcomes.
• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
• Directing project staffing; coaching, motivating and developing project team and team members.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Products and Services: Knowledge of paving products, machine systems, and customer applications; ability to leverage product expertise to develop solutions that improve machine performance, automation, and customer value.
• Technical Excellence: Experience in advanced controls, software development, system integration, and emerging technologies such as autonomy, machine learning, perception systems, and connected machine solutions; ability to develop and implement solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, prioritize, monitor, and deliver complex engineering and technology development projects while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of systems engineering principles and requirements development methods; ability to define, analyze, and manage product, software, controls, and autonomous system requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting tools and techniques for controls, software, and machine systems; ability to anticipate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues in product development and field environments.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product development processes, system architecture, and controls design; ability to lead the development of new products, advanced controls technologies, and autonomous system capabilities from concept through production.
  

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Expertise with advanced controls, autonomy, machine learning, and perception systems.
• Nice to have paving product and application knowledge.
• Experience leading software and controls development teams.
• Proven ability to deliver new technology from concept to production.
• Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and diligence to continuously expand technical expertise

Additional Details

• Work location: Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL.
• Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: upto 20% domestic and international
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:

August 13, 2026 - August 31, 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.