Site Controls + Optimization Engineering Technical Lead

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Site Controls + Optimization Engineering Tech Lead in Mossville, IL. You will guide a team to develop EMS and site control solutions, turning customer needs into robust engineering requirements while advancing energy management across industries.

Lead from concept to launch, coordinating with groups across sales, product development, and manufacturing to deliver on-time results. This role requires on-site presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage engineering projects.
• Expertise in engineering fundamentals and systems development.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers in developing site controls and EMS solutions.
• Translate customer feedback into robust engineering requirements.
• Drive real-time optimization for site controls and products.
• Perform competitive analyses to shape product direction.
• Unblock development and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Collaborate with sales, product, value chain and manufacturing.
• Oversee testing, training, pre-sales support and IP strategy.
• Deliver flagship EMS solutions on budget and on schedule.
• Develop site infrastructure optimization strategies and roadmaps.

Skills

Team Management

Technical Excellence

Influencing Through Expertise

Products and Services

Product Design and Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

About IDES:

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary:

As an Site Controls + Optimization Engineering Tech Lead in the Stationary Power Conversion Controls section within Caterpillar's IDES division, you will lead the team developing site controls and Energy Management System (EMS) solutions. You will guide a group of engineers, champion customer needs into robust engineering requirements, drive continuous competitive analysis, and deliver flagship site solutions from concept through launch — advancing the state of the art in energy management across multiple industry segments.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a group of engineers developing specifications, validating systems, and releasing Energy Management System (EMS) and stationary power conversion site controls solutions.
• Champion customer needs by translating customer feedback into robust engineering requirements for the site solutions product line (as-a-service model) as part of the site controls MGPP.
• Drive requirements and drive development of real-time optimization for site controls.
• Continuously perform competitive analysis and market benchmarking to shape product direction and differentiate site solutions.
• Solve problems innovatively and think quickly to unblock development and resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Collaborate with a wide range of internal customers — sales, product development, value chain, and manufacturing — to deliver results.
• Drive testing, product training, pre-sales support, IP strategy, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver flagship site controls / EMS solutions through technology readiness gateways on budget and on schedule.
• Develop site infrastructure optimization strategy and roadmap, and advance state-of-the-art EMS solutions across multiple industry segments.

What You Will Have:

Degree Requirement:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Electrical Engineering or another related field

Skills Required:

• Team Management: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
• Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive experience and 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.
• Products and Services: Extensive experience and knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
• Product Design and Development: Extensive experience and knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Strong experience in power systems modeling, simulation, controls design, development, integration, and optimized/model predictive control strategies.
• Knowledge of Energy Management Systems (EMS), site controls, microgrid controls, and grid codes.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Experience translating customer requirements into engineering solutions within an Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) business model.
• Proven experience guiding products from early technology readiness through commercial launch while meeting budget and schedule objectives.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability
• Domestic relocation is available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
• Travel is expected up to 20% of the time

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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:

September 15, 2026 - September 29, 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.