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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.

Job Summary:

The Core Embedded Software division is seeking a leader to fill the position of Manager Engineering for the Onboard Monitoring Software section. This position provides people and technical leadership for a team of about 20 Cat and Agency team members located in Mossville, IL along with providing product line direction for global resources.

This position manages an annual global budget in the range of $6M to $7M. This team has responsibility for managing the Onboard Software across the information products utilized across the Caterpillar product lines. This position will interact regularly with the systems team and managers to focus on developing requirements, designing software, and validation of the software. Plans, directs and leads engineering staff and activities to ensure projects, initiatives and processes comply with established policies/objectives.

What You Will Do:

+ Leadership of the Onboard Monitoring Software section

+ Provide people leadership, drive career development, and act as a mentor for a diverse multi-functional team

+ Lead the global work group to meet clients’ objectives for delivery of Onboard Monitoring software

+ Collaborate with and communicate results to the Machine & Engine Systems teams

+ Work with members of the Senior Technology Leadership Forum (STLF) to prioritize information related projects that will benefit the Caterpillar enterprise

+ Work with Cat Electronics Chief Engineers, Tech Stewards, clients, and process partners to develop roadmaps and strategies for Information Software

+ Manage the team’s budget

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

+ 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, develop and manufacture components, systems, products, services, and technologies.

+ Managing engineering product and manufacturing process or quality issues, from concept through end of life-cycle.

What You Will Have:

**Planning: Tactical, Strategic:** Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

**Decision Making and Critical Thinking:** Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

**Technical Excellence:** Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

**Communicating for Impact:** Knowledge of the 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.

**Customer/Market Focus:** Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.

**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.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

+ Degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, OR equivalent working experience

+ Engineering experience, in roles of increasing responsibility

+ Experience with electronics systems or software development experience

+ Supervisory experience

+ Proven global team leadership experience

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to persuade others on new technologies, or potential solutions

+ Experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process on engine or machine products

+ Demonstrated strong technical and analytical skills

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 3, 2025 - September 13, 2025

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.

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