Engineering Project Team Lead– Machine Integration

Caterpillar Inc.•Tucson, AZ

2d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join Caterpillar’s Resource Industries team as a Machine Integration Lead for the Battery Electric 793 XE, now entering the Concept Build phase. This Tucson, AZ based role focuses on product design, validation, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and customer-facing teams. You’ll drive requirements development, oversee early learner field follow, and coordinate across multiple product teams to deliver groundbreaking technology on Caterpillar’s flagship battery electric mining truck.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science from an accredited program.
Experience in engineering with a strong focus on machine design, integration or testing, and validation.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges, with experience in electrified systems considered highly desirable.
Strong understanding of major products and ability to apply knowledge in diverse situations.
Use technical credibility to guide decisions across teams.
Experience planning, organizing, and controlling projects for efficient resource utilization.
Ability to manage team workflows (no direct reports) and foster collaboration.
Elicit and document functional and non-functional requirements for success.
Anticipate and resolve technical issues in manufacturing or product development.
Drive new product development from concept through production.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mining or construction will make you stand out as a top candidate

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional engineering teams across design, manufacturing, safety, and product support.
Drive integration of conceptual designs, performance requirements, serviceability, and compliance.
Influence outcomes through deep technical expertise—without direct reports, but with significant impact across multiple teams.
Define project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.
Coordinate resources across product development, testing, validation, value chain, and manufacturing.
Monitor project progress and costs; communicate status to stakeholders; resolve issues promptly.
Direct project staffing; motivate and develop project team members.