Caterpillar, Inc

Engineering Team Leader

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science
  • 5+ years experience in advanced controls or related field
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering and requirements development
  • Proven expertise in project management and team leadership
  • Experience in troubleshooting complex technical issues in product development
  • Familiarity with paving products and machine systems is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of system architectures for advanced controls and automation
  • Provide guidance to engineering teams to meet business goals
  • Collaborate with global teams to define and resolve technical requirements
  • Oversee project progress, budget, and stakeholder communications
  • Direct staffing for projects and develop engineering talent
  • Integrate hardware and software systems into customer-focused solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days)
  • 401(k) savings plans with company contribution
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) availability
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional issues
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Incentives and bonuses based on performance
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Caterpillar’s Earth Moving division is hiring for Engineering Team Leader in Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL!

Role Summary: As an Engineering Team Leader at Caterpillar Paving Products, you will lead the development of advanced controls technologies that enable the next generation of intelligent, connected, and autonomous paving equipment. You will integrate system architectures, requirements, and technical specifications; drive the integration of hardware, software, and machine systems; and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver robust, scalable, and customer-focused solutions.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

  • Lead the development of system architectures, requirements, and technical specifications for advanced controls, automation, and emerging technology solutions
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, product strategy, and Caterpillar engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with global engineering, product, and business partners to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive successful product outcomes.
  • Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
  • Directing project staffing; coaching, motivating and developing project team and team members.
  • Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What You Have (Core Skills)

  • Products and Services: Knowledge of paving products, machine systems, and customer applications; ability to leverage product expertise to develop solutions that improve machine performance, automation, and customer value.
  • Technical Excellence: Experience in advanced controls, software development, system integration, and emerging technologies such as autonomy, machine learning, perception systems, and connected machine solutions; ability to develop and implement solutions to complex technical challenges.
  • Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, prioritize, monitor, and deliver complex engineering and technology development projects while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
  • Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of systems engineering principles and requirements development methods; ability to define, analyze, and manage product, software, controls, and autonomous system requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting tools and techniques for controls, software, and machine systems; ability to anticipate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues in product development and field environments.
  • Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product development processes, system architecture, and controls design; ability to lead the development of new products, advanced controls technologies, and autonomous system capabilities from concept through production.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

  • Expertise with advanced controls, autonomy, machine learning, and perception systems.
  • Nice to have paving product and application knowledge.
  • Experience leading software and controls development teams.
  • Proven ability to deliver new technology from concept to production.
  • Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks
  • Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and diligence to continuously expand technical expertise

Additional Details

  • Work location: Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL.
  • Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
  • Travel: upto 20% domestic and international
  • This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)


 

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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.

 

 

Posting Dates:

August 13, 2026 - August 31, 2026

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

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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