Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Job Summary:
As a Senior Engineering Project Team Lead 6 Electric Motors concentrating on rotating electrics design in the Medium Voltage Rotating Components team, you will be joining a rapidly growing innovative team on the cutting edge of electrification. You will have the unique opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of rotating electrical components, primarily consisting of motors and generators.
The Medium Voltage Rotating Components team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of components for multiple Caterpillar applications. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your simulation skills, analytical skills, and mastery of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts associated with medium voltage motors and generators.
You will be responsible for the execution and coordination of design efforts necessary the successful design and development. You will have the opportunity to lead and work with a highly experienced team of engineers, having significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications.
What you will do:
Design owner of products
Serve as a leader in organization-wide initiatives that require cross-functional teams
Develop design concepts through a process of optimization
Strong collaboration with suppliers through potential Development Agreements
Quality leadership through PPAP and overall APQP rigor
Current Product Improvements through feedback from the field
Collaborate with machine businesses NPI & NTI product programs and their respected design groups
Supply chain ownership of materials and cost
Identify and work with other Caterpillar subject matter experts on aspects of the design
What you will have:
Bachelor 27s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
Products and Services: Extensive experience and knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations. Demonstrated experience in mechanical & electrical systems and/or components with special emphasis on electric drive systems preferred but not required
Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive experience and 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.
Project Management: Expert knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Team Management: Expert knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive experience and knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Product Design and Development: Expert knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Additional Information
This role will be located in Mossville, IL and requires working on-site 5-days a week
Domestic relocation is available for this role
This role does not offer sponsorship
This role will require 10% travel
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
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 23, 2026 - July 7, 2026
