Robotics Engineering Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a senior engineering leader to own robotics planning and data pipeline systems from concept to lifecycle, guiding a global engineering team.

This role focuses on delivering robust software and hardware solutions, aligning roadmaps with enterprise goals and developing engineers for future leadership. The position requires leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and communicating priorities to senior leadership while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in robotics/electrical/mechanical/CS.
• Experience leading technical engineering teams.
• Experience with Product Development Lifecycle.
• Leadership in Autonomous/Robotics domain.
• Knowledge of Construction/Mining Industry.

Responsibilities

• Strategic ownership of robotics planning and data pipeline systems from concept to lifecycle.
• Lead engineering staff and activities toward goals and continuous improvement.
• Empower engineers to meet enterprise objectives and career goals.
• Improve product and process performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide leadership to create and maintain software and hardware development processes.
• Outline strategy/roadmap and drive execution across teams.
• Communicate roadmaps and priorities to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Robotics planning

Data pipeline

Software development

People management

Roadmapping

Education

Robotics/CS degree

Job description

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.

Career Area

Engineering

What You Will Do

• Strategic owner for robotics planning and data pipeline system and software development, from conception to lifecycle management.


• Managing the engineering staff and activities with an emphasis on organizational goals achievement, professional development and continuous improvement.


• Empower & enable engineers to achieve enterprise objectives while also fostering & developing them to be successful toward their individual career aspirations


• Monitoring and continuously improving product and process performance, quality and cost-effectiveness for all engineering activities and deliverables.


• Providing leadership to create and maintain processes used to design and develop software, systems, and new technologies.


• Outline the strategy/roadmap to achieve these goals, and lead its execution to completion by driving alignment across teams


• Communicate roadmaps and priorities clearly to a variety of stakeholders across the entire company, including close collaboration with engineering managers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.

What You Have

• Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.


• 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.


• Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.


• Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.

Consideration For Top Candidates

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer engineering or Computer Science degree


• Extensive experience leading technical engineering teams


• Proven experience with Product Development Lifecycle projects; understanding constraints and how to meet strategic goals through leadership and execution.


• Leadership experience of teams in the Autonomous or Robotics industry including technical domain knowledge and awareness of customer challenges in this industry.


• Knowledge of Construction/Mining Industry.

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL or Irving, TX office.


• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.


• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.


• This position will require up to 10% travel.

Summary Pay Range

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00

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

• 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 5, 2026 - October 5, 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.