Product Service Specialist

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

401(k) and health savings options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Product Service Specialist in Peoria, IL. You will work with dealers and Caterpillar product groups to provide interim and permanent resolutions to complex health issues across Caterpillar products.

The role emphasizes timely resolutions, documentation, and customer satisfaction, with occasional off-hour support. Strong technical and communication skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related technical degree or equivalent job experience.
• Prior product support experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar product lines and support systems.
• English required; Spanish/Portuguese highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product group support teams to ensure timely resolutions.
• Facilitate problem resolution between Dealer and Caterpillar personnel.
• Perform initial triage on product health events and document incidents.
• Record event information for CPI data mining and future reference.
• Ensure SR details are accurately documented (S/N, dealer, problem description).
• Investigate information and manage dealer inquiries to closure.
• Adhere to DSN Best Practices and support on holidays/weekends as needed.

Skills

Effective communications

Problem solving

Service excellence

Technical excellence

Reading technical prints

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree or related technical degree

Tools

SIS

TMI

HVC

SIMSi

PSCRM

Job description

Career Area:

Product Support

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

The Dealer Solutions Network (DSN) service team, within Global Service, is the first point of contact at Caterpillar when our dealers are faced with product issues. We are responsible for providing timely product support directly to our dealers to put products back into service. When you join the Dealer Solutions Network service team, you will be joining a team dedicated to providing world class product support for our dealers and customers.

As a Product Service Specialist, you will work directly with dealers and Caterpillar product groups to provide quality interim and permanent resolutions to complex product health issues on all Caterpillar products.

The Product Service Specialist is part of a team that handles approximately 70,000 dealer service requests per year. This team and individual are measured on resolution, response time (urgency) and customer/dealer satisfaction (quality) for Service Requests (SR) from the Dealer Solution Network (DSN).

Additional Information:

• Location: Peoria, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with product group support teams and elevate as needed to ensure quality resolutions are provided in a timely manner
• Facilitate problem resolution between Dealer and internal Caterpillar personnel
• The initial “triage” on product health events (includes the receiving and recording of Incident Reports to Caterpillar)
• Record event information for future reference and for CPI data mining
• Ensure that relevant details of the SR are properly documented, (i.e. S/N, dealer details, product problem description, escalation, resolution)
• Investigate documented information and manage dealer inquiry to closure
• Reopen and/or review issues with dealers as appropriate
• Adhere to DSN Best Practices (Guidelines)
• Occasional off-hour support may be required for holidays and weekends

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• 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.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • Basic mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic aptitude
  • Basic ability to read and understand technical prints and engineering specifications

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Engineering degree, related technical degree or equivalent job experience
• Prior product support related experience
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar product line offerings
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar product support systems and CRM tools (SIS, TMI, HVC, SIMSi, PSCRM, etc)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong understanding of dealer product support network
• Good understanding of applied failure analysis
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical prints and engineering specifications
• Language skills: English, Secondary Spanish / Portuguese highly regarded

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experienc e and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 9, 2026 - October 23, 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.

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