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.

The key role of an Engineering Specialist – Technical Regulatory Compliance is that of principal contributor on a design or CPPD team responsible for development of safety and compliance related aspects of a product, process or both. This position contributes to Enterprise regulatory compliance teams, develops solutions for complex technical engineering problems, and may be accountable for the design or improvement of complex systems or processes. In addition to demonstrating technical expertise, a person in this position may be called on to act as a team and/or project leader. But major focus is on technical delivery. Must demonstrate ability to develop and perform on a complex project or program. Direct work with other units, suppliers, customers, and teams requires the incumbent demonstrate skill in negotiation, building consensus, and achieving compromise. Impact of decisions made by this position may be far-reaching, to include the project team or immediate work group, division, and/or business unit, suppliers, internal and external customers, and Caterpillar markets. Decisions may significantly impact warranty, patents, products or processes, technology, costs, sales, and customer perceptions.  Success factors for the Engineering Specialist – Technical Regulatory Compliance are strong communication, spatial and conceptual design skills, and an understanding of customers’ needs and product application. Major challenges facing incumbents are keeping up to date with regulatory compliance requirements and technology and developing increased technical breadth and/or depth. Responsibilities of this position demand that the incumbent understand complex technical problems and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions. Technical leadership skills are essential. Though the focus of the job is technical contribution, project management skills may be required.

What You Will Do:

The Engineering Specialist – Technical Regulatory Compliance position is a role in a specialized field that contributes to Enterprise regulatory compliance and safety teams, as well as committees or groups outside of the company. This position is focused on providing Control System Functional Safety and Machinery Product Safety Risk Assessment support. It's expected that the incumbent will either be an externally Certified Functional Safety Engineer or will be trained and seek this certification during the assignment. Specific duties include understanding, interpreting and participating in the development of various international standards, engaging in advocacy efforts on regulatory policies, conducting training for internal product system or component teams, facilitating control system safety assessments and product safety risk assessments, participating in design reviews and consulting with engineering design teams, auditing hardware and software assessments and participating in projects to further improve efficiency of the work group. This role has several peers performing similar activity in support of all Caterpillar products, who all report to a Functional Safety and Risk Assessment manager in Caterpillar's Product Compliance and Support organization.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Controls Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
 

What You Will Have:

Data Gathering & Analysis

• Collects and synthesizes data from multiple sources using standard tools and techniques.
• Documents and evaluates data to support informed conclusions and recommendations.
• Identifies and reports issues in the data collection process.

Product Development Best Practices

• Understands and applies product development best practices to improve quality and cost efficiency.
• Identifies relevant methodologies and their benefits to the organization.
• References and interprets best practice documentation for assigned tasks.

Risk Management

• Recognizes key categories of business risk and their potential impact.
• Applies basic risk management practices and tools to mitigate exposure.
• Leverages organizational resources to support risk avoidance and control.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

• Processes complex information with a high degree of accuracy and quality assurance.
• Balances speed and precision while implementing cross-checking techniques.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of accuracy standards and practices.

Collaborating

• Participates in cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Supports inclusive communication across diverse teams and levels.
• Helps resolve challenges through constructive teamwork.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Gathers and organizes relevant data to support informed decision-making.
• Applies critical thinking techniques to assess risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Prioritizes concerns and contributes to structured problem-solving.

Product Engineering

• Supports engineering development and validation for mobile machinery and systems.
• Troubleshoots technical issues and ensures compliance with engineering standards.
• Applies tools like SISTEMA for safety-related control system analysis.

Product Design and Development

• Assists in designing and prototyping new products using automated tools.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to align design with functional and safety requirements.
• Evaluates production alternatives and contributes to continuous improvement.

Top Candidates will also have

• Experience with international standards development organizations and operating earth-moving machinery
• Engineering development or validation experience with mobile machines, and proficiency using SISTEMA or similar safety-related control system analysis tools
• A Control System Functional Safety Certification from an accredited agency
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with a deep understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively across teams, customers, and suppliers, along with demonstrated leadership and initiative

 

Additional Information
Location: Peoria, IL
Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Sponsorship: Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel: This role may require up to 25% travel.

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

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:

July 28, 2025 - August 10, 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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