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Connectivity System Manager
- Caterpillar, Inc. (Mossville, IL)
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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.
Technology is a competitive differentiator. We collaborate with partners across the enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide.
Our focus isn’t just on what we build, but how we build it. We scale technology solutions across the business. We spearhead product development tools and processes. We collaborate with our partners to provide a seamless experience for our customers. We are obsessed with speed, simplicity and customer outcomes.
Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.
Job Summary:
The Connectivity Solution Division is seeking a leader to fill the position of Manager Engineering for the Connectivity Systems section. This team has responsibility for managing the Onboard Connectivity system across the information products utilized across the Caterpillar product lines. This position will interact regularly with systems team and managers to focus on developing system requirements, designing system, and aligning software requirement with system requirement to meet business partner’s needs.
Job Statistics:
+ Manage a team of 20-25 individuals between both full-time and agency staff
+ Managing a budget between $6M-$8M
What You Will Do:
+ Leadership of the Connectivity Systems 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 Connectivity Systems
+ 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 Directors, Tech Stewards, clients, and process partners to develop roadmaps and strategies for Connectivity System.
+ Manage the team’s budget
What You Will Have:
+ **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.
+ **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.
Top Candidates will also have
+ Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
+ Proven supervisory experience in successfully leading teams
+ Extensive experience in engineering – Machine and Engine Systems
+ Expertise in electronics systems or software development
+ Industry experience in Oil & Gas, Construction Industries, Resource Industries, etc preferred
+ 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
Additional Details:
+ Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.
+ This position may require up to 20% travel
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.
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:
October 22, 2025 - October 31, 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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