Caterpillar, Inc

Hardware & Installation Solutions Senior Engineering Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$172K — $258K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership
  • Proven track record in electronic component development
  • Experience with product lifecycle management
  • Strong financial acumen for budget and staffing plans
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Background in construction or mining product development
  • Familiarity with compliance standards in hardware design

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor teams in electronic components and kitting solutions
  • Drive best practices in product/process development risk management
  • Create and maintain product roadmaps aligned with business strategy
  • Manage budgets and team empowerment for business success
  • Establish performance metrics for Hardware and Installation Solutions
  • Ensure product compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards
  • Foster strategic supplier partnerships for evolving product needs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus program
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Employee assistance program and discounts
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Hardware & Installation Solutions Engineering Manager builds and enables the success of teams designing, building and integrating world class electronic components and kitting solutions (including mounting, connectors, and wiring harnessing) that are at the heart of our industry leading grade control systems. Key elements of success include creating a culture of continuous improvement and tight integration of hardware components, harnessing, mounting solutions, and firmware as a total system solution.

What You Will Do: 

  • Leader of leaders in electronic component development, mounting and kitting solutions
  • Influence, evolve, and educate the broader CTCT organization and supply base partners, driving product/process development risk management excellence.
  • Guide product teams with knowledge of CTCT business strategy to create successful lifecycle product roadmaps that include in house development, outsourced solutions, and third-party integrations.
  • Develop and manage operating budgets, staffing plans, and team empowerment to achieve business objectives, with emphasis on lifecycle management of high quality hardware solutions.
  • Develop and lead the execution of key performance metrics across Hardware and Installation Solutions.
  • Drive world class product quality results through DFX (Design for Excellence) and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) best practices.
  • Identify and develop strategic partnerships and relationships with suppliers to meet current and future product needs.
  • Ensure that products meet regulatory, environmental, and cybersecurity compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Seek innovative ways to improve development productivity and effectiveness through the introduction of new technologies, development best practices, KPIs, and controls.

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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Experience leading teams of 15+ people in a globally distributed team
  • Experience with the integration of component products into systems
  • Experience with Product Development for the Construction or Mining Industry

Additional Information:

  • Position is on site 5 days per week
  • Domestic relocation is available
  • Travel is 10-15%
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

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Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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:

June 1, 2026 - June 12, 2026

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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