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.

Manages all top-level engineering activities for multiple Caterpillar mining truck models. This position functions like the conductor in an orchestra by bringing together system teams, machine components, and machine software to continue the legacy of designing and building marketing leading mining trucks. Works across a global, matrixed team to provide best in class quality, durability, performance, and lowest total cost of ownership.

What you will do:

•              Develop product technical strategies to satisfy market and business needs.

•              Coordinating and influencing resources across global product development teams.

•              Overseeing project progress, expenses and product cost; communicating status with stakeholders and development teams; proactively addressing and resolving problems.

•              Directing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.

•              Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Products and Services: Knowledge of mining products and services; ability to apply knowledge of product and services appropriately to diverse situations.

Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of mining trucks, applications, and general mining; ability to develop and provide solutions to complex technical challenges.

Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within product development.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects.

Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to manage tradeoffs between competing requirements.

Technical Problem Solving: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; thrives when presented with problem solving opportunities.

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.

Top Candidates will also have:

Emotional IQ: Knowledge of leading and influencing global teams to accomplish aggressive program deliverables within a fully burdened, matrixed organization.

Communication: Knowledge to navigate difficult discussions with consideration to culture, experiences and competing priorities.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ, or Decatur, IL.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

This position may require 10 % travel.

Sponsorship is not available.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

•            Competitive Base Salary

•            Annual incentive bonus plan*

•            Medical, dental, and vision coverage

•            Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

•            401k savings plan

•            Health savings account (HSA)

•            Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

•            Short and long-term disability coverage

•            Life Insurance

•            Paid parental leave

•            Healthy Lifestyle Programs

•            Employee Assistance Programs

•            Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media

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:

August 28, 2024 - September 10, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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