Engineering Project Team Leader

CaterpillarMossville, IL
Onsite

About The Position

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. Do you have the drive to help Caterpillar’s Excavation Division (EXD) continue to progress towards groundbreaking products and technologies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a technology integration project leader in our Advanced Engineering Team in Mossville, Illinois.

Requirements

  • Position requires a four-year engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
  • Extensive DMEDI/NPI experience developing production safety systems for heavy machinery.
  • Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges, extensive experience with automotive-style cameras, radar, ECMs, and in-cab displays.
  • Extensive experience with AIS (Autonomy Infrastructure Software) Linux applications and UI/UX design.
  • Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives, global team leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

  • The ability to work/lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions.
  • Experience with CAN and Ethernet protocols, Vector tool suite.
  • Experience with TeamCenter and perception sensor virtual analysis tools.
  • Experience with Telematics back office or Safety Vision Link Back Office.
  • Experience with product publications and product support teams and tools.
  • Prime product group experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system level DMEDI/NPI activities and support DMAIC/CPI activities.
  • Gather requirements from external and internal customers, process partners, and regulatory teams.
  • Create and manage detailed design documentation (systems, software, electronics, harness, iron).
  • Drive hardware and software design requirements through the development, implementation, and validation process.
  • Coordinate with numerous process partners in Cat Technology and within the EXD product group.
  • Travel to Caterpillar proving grounds or customer sites for test support when needed.
  • Identify areas of improvement for overall product quality.
  • Mentor junior systems engineers and new team members.

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
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