Engineering Team Leader

Caterpillar Brazil; 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

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Caterpillar Paving Products engineering team in the US is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to drive development of advanced controls and autonomous solutions. You will guide system architectures, requirements, and tech specs, lead cross-functional teams, and collaborate with global partners to deliver robust, scalable equipment.

The role is based in Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL, onsite five days weekly, with domestic relocation assistance and visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• Experience leading software and controls development teams.
• Knowledge of advancing controls, autonomous systems, and machine learning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of system architectures, requirements, and technical specifications for advanced controls and emerging technology.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, ensuring alignment with product strategy and Caterpillar engineering standards.
• Collaborate with global partners to define requirements, resolve issues, and drive successful product outcomes.
• Oversee project progress and costs; communicate status with stakeholders and other functions; resolve problems.
• Direct project staffing; coach, motivate, and develop team members.

Skills

Advanced controls

Software development

System integration

Autonomy

Machine learning

Perception systems

Project management

Requirements analysis

Troubleshooting

Product design and development

Leadership experience

Education

Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science 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. Caterpillar’s Earth Moving division is hiring for Engineering Team Leader in Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL!

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.
• 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

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

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.