Senior Engineering Consultant — Cross-Functional Tech Leader

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cross‑functional teams, shaping design and development of complex technologies and products.

You will guide management on best practices, establish standard work, and ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, decision making, and technical excellence, with senior responsibilities in product testing, design, and development across enterprise projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Leads new designs and teams; resolve manufacturing or operational issues.
• Develops enterprise technology roadmaps and process improvements.
• Defines and implements engineering procedures to improve reliability, efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Leads collaboration across the enterprise to provide product solutions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Technical Excellence

Technology Advising

Influencing Through Expertise

Project Management

Product Testing

Product Design and Development

Education

Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science degree

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cross‑functional teams, shaping design and development of complex technologies and products.

You will guide management on best practices, establish standard work, and ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, decision making, and technical excellence, with senior responsibilities in product testing, design, and development across enterprise projects.