Caterpillar, Inc

Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar, Inc • $128K — $192K *
Peoria, IL 61604In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Controls Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution
  • Control System Functional Safety Certification or willingness to obtain it during tenure
  • Strong understanding of embedded control systems and risk assessment methodologies
  • Experience with machinery functional safety standards like ISO 19014 or ISO 13849
  • Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems and lead cross-functional initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Provide Control System Functional Safety and Machinery Product Safety Risk Assessment support
  • Contribute to compliance and safety teams, both within and outside the company
  • Work on complex projects requiring negotiation and consensus-building skills
  • Keep current with regulatory compliance requirements and technical advancements
  • Participate in design reviews and safety assessments to ensure regulatory alignment
  • Audit hardware and software assessments to enhance efficiency
  • Collaborate across teams to meet product and safety requirements

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)
  • Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental leave
  • Incentive bonus
  • Life Insurance
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

The key role of the Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist is that of principal contributor on a design or CPPD team responsible for development of safety and compliance related aspects of a product, process or both. This position contributes to Enterprise regulatory compliance teams, develops solutions for complex technical engineering problems, and may be accountable for the design or improvement of complex systems or processes.

Specific duties include understanding, interpreting and participating in the development of various international standards, engaging in advocacy efforts on regulatory policies, conducting training for internal product system or component teams, facilitating control system safety assessments and product safety risk assessments, participating in design reviews and consulting with engineering design teams, auditing hardware and software assessments and participating in projects to further improve efficiency of the work group.

What You Will Do:
  • This position is focused on providing Control System Functional Safety and Machinery Product Safety Risk Assessment support.
  • Contributes to Enterprise regulatory compliance and safety teams, as well as committees or groups outside of the company.
  • This role has several peers performing similar activities in support of all Caterpillar products, who all report to a Functional Safety and Risk Assessment manager.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to develop and perform on a complex project or program.
  • Direct work with other units, suppliers, customers, and teams which requires the incumbent to demonstrate skills in negotiation, building consensus, and achieving compromise.
  • Impact of decisions made by this position may be far-reaching, to include the project team or immediate work group, division, and/or business unit, suppliers, internal and external customers, and Caterpillar markets.
  • Decisions may significantly impact warranty, patents, products or processes, technology, costs, sales, and customer perceptions.
  • Keeping up to date with regulatory compliance requirements and technology and developing increased technical breadth and/or depth.


What You Will Have:

Data Gathering & Analysis
  • Collects and synthesizes data from multiple sources using standard tools and techniques.
  • Documents and evaluates data to support informed conclusions and recommendations.
  • Identifies and reports issues in the data collection process.

Product Development Best Practices
  • Understands and applies product development best practices to improve quality and cost efficiency.
  • Identifies relevant methodologies and their benefits to the organization.
  • References and interprets best practice documentation for assigned tasks.

Risk Management
  • Recognizes key categories of business risk and their potential impact.
  • Applies basic risk management practices and tools to mitigate exposure.
  • Leverages organizational resources to support risk avoidance and control.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  • Processes complex information with a high degree of accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Balances speed and precision while implementing cross-checking techniques.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement of accuracy standards and practices.

Collaborating
  • Participates in cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared goals.
  • Supports inclusive communication across diverse teams and levels.
  • Helps resolve challenges through constructive teamwork.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Gathers and organizes relevant data to support informed decision-making.
  • Applies critical thinking techniques to assess risks, benefits, and alternatives.
  • Prioritizes concerns and contributes to structured problem-solving.

Product Engineering
  • Supports engineering development and validation for mobile machinery and systems.
  • Troubleshoots technical issues and ensures compliance with engineering standards.
  • Applies tools like SISTEMA for safety-related control system analysis.

Product Design and Development
  • Assists in designing and prototyping new products using automated tools.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to align design with functional and safety requirements.
  • Evaluates production alternatives and contributes to continuous improvement.


Top Candidates Will Have:
  • Strong understanding of embedded control systems derived from engineering development or validation experience with mobile machines.
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and experience with earth-moving machinery risk assessments, such as Bowtie, LOPA, MCSSA or others.
  • Experience with machinery functional safety standards such as ISO 19014 or ISO 13849 is highly preferred. Consideration will be given for experience with other functional safety standards, such as ISO 25119, ISO 26262 or others.
  • Effective communication, spatial and conceptual design skills, and an understanding of customers' needs and product application.
  • Experience with international standards development organizations.
  • Control system experience with technologies such as electrification, autonomy, SOTIF or artificial intelligence / AI.
  • Understand complex technical problems and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions within a requirements framework.
  • Technical leadership skills are essential.
  • Though the focus of the job is technical contribution, project management skills may be required.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills, with a deep understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications.
  • Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively across teams, customers, and suppliers, along with demonstrated leadership and initiative.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Controls Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
  • Control System Functional Safety Certification from an accredited agency or will be trained and seek this certification during the assignment.


Additional Information:
  • Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
  • This role may require up to 25% travel.
  • This role is onsite 5 days per week.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role.


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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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:
June 26, 2026 - July 10, 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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
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