Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Caterpillar Defense

Caterpillar Defense proudly serves all branches of the U.S. military and federal government, allied militaries and governments, and original equipment manufacturers. For over 100 years, we have supplied reliable products and solutions to government agencies and military forces worldwide, supporting people who put their lives on the line to provide security, generate energy and supply humanitarian aid.

Today, we continue to deliver leading-edge products and global services, working around the clock and around the world to deliver the power and performance that customers need. Caterpillar’s largest single customer is the U.S. Department of Defense.190,000+ machines, tanks, tactical vehicles, and submarines move missions forward with Cat engines. We also provide solutions for power generation and surface ships. Cat has powered crucial engineering and logistical operations in every major conflict since WWI.

Job Summary:

As a Marine Application & Installation Engineer, you are responsible for closely working with dealers, other divisions of Caterpillar, marine vessel designers, shipyards, customers, and suppliers to provide technical expertise in pursuit of Caterpillar Defense marine sales and service revenue growth.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with customers and leadership to scope and execute projects that meet the needs of the business.

• Stay up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques

• Proficiently gather and communicate technical information (both internal and external), price information, and specification compliance details to develop proposals to dealers/customers.

• Coordinate technical support and quote development in collaboration with internal and external suppliers to propose cost-effective solutions to the dealer or customer.

• Analyze and determine the optimum technical solution for each project to promote the full suite of Caterpillar products and services via dealers or direct sales.

• Influence decisions on technical strategy, solution architecture, equipment selections, technical risk assessments, and selection of non-CAT items for integration.

• Train, assist, and guide dealers to promote Caterpillar products in support of increased scope and value-added sales.

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Have:
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Evaluate and make contributions to best practices.
• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
• Productively balance speed and accuracy.
• Implement a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
• Demonstrate expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Deliver helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listen to feedback without defensiveness and use it for own communication effectiveness.
• Make oral presentations and write reports needed for own work.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Provide effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence

• Effectively perform the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
• Apply technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
• Apply current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
• Help others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Education: Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or related field.

Additional Information:

• Available locations: Dallas, TX or Peoria, IL

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

• Relocation assistance is available

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This job is subject to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) which prohibits the release of technology and technical data to non-U.S. citizens.). By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you are a U.S. citizen; not hold dual citizenship with another county; and are willing to present evidence of your U.S. citizenship.

As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers #LI

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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 1, 2025 - July 10, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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