Caterpillar, Inc

Sr.R&D Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Effective communication tailored to various audiences.
  • Project management experience in planning and documentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical and project management interface for product development.
  • Design and execute customer and dealer surveys to inform technology solutions.
  • Conduct quarterly one-on-one customer interviews.
  • Plan and organize technical demonstrations to showcase technology to customers.
  • Document and communicate findings through reports and stakeholder updates.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off plan, including vacations and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans to support retirement.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for additional financial flexibility.
  • Health lifestyle programs promoting wellness among employees.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Voluntary benefits and employee discounts offered.
  • Career development opportunities available for growth.
  • Incentive bonuses to reward performance.
  • Disability benefits and life insurance for security.
  • Support for parental leave and adoption benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Development & Research Senior Engineer - Product & Technology Development

Job Summary

Caterpillar’sEarthmoving Division(EMD)is hiringaDevelopment & Research Senior Engineer withexpertise in customer relations and technology solutions. In this role you will work on the exciting and technically challenging New Technology team with focus on earthmoving products. This team is responsible for developing and demonstratingnewtechnologiesin areas ofconnectivity,safety,productivity,remote control, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous machine control systems.In this role you will plan and lead the Tech Panel Forums that support the development and implementation of EMD Technologies. Tech Panel Forums are comprised of dealer and customer surveys, Demos, and one on one conversations helping support and define our technology solutions strategy.

What You27ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

  • Provide the technical and project management interface for product development work with management and internal clients.
  • Building and executing customer/dealer surveys that shape our technology solutions.
  • Conducting one-on-one interviews on a quarterly basis.
  • Planning tech demos providing our customers with a first look at technology solutions to gather critical customer feedback.
  • This will requiring gathering and organizing from within the Earthmoving team, organizing months in advance, planning logistic details, and execution of event.
  • Document findings, summarize and communicate results clearly through written and verbal reports and stakeholder updates.

What You27ll Have (Required Skills)

  • Degree Requirement:Bachelor27s degree in engineering or related field.
  • Analytical Thinking 6 ability to define problems, compare solution options, and draw sound conclusions.
  • Effective Communications 6 ability to tailor technical information to the audience; communicate across multiple levels.
  • Project Management 6 ability to support project planning, documentation execution, and stakeholder communication.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities:Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects using effective judgement to prioritize andallocatetime.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

  • Experience with customer and dealer interactions
  • Experience of collaborating across functions to deliver results

Additional Details

  • Work location: IL-Peoria Proving Grounds or Peoria buildings AB/AH
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
  • Travel: Up to 5% 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

Posting Dates:

July 2, 2026 - July 17, 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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