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 Us:

With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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 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.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Job Description:

Caterpillar has an exciting leadership opportunity for our Director of Engineering for Electrical and Electronic Systems within the Advanced Power Technologies division of CAT Technology.

This Director will be responsible for overseeing the top-level execution of Engine Systems New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs while also managing overall relationships with internal partners.

This role is focused across all three industry segments of Resource Industries, Construction Industries and Power & Energy. This leader will have direct leadership and accountability for Advance Power Technologies projects and programs (Time, Cost, & Quality).

This Director will work with market or segment partners to align strategic priorities including NTI & NPI portfolio for electrical and electronic systems. Additionally planning and executing on NPI/NTI projects per partners priorities working with the Advanced Power Technologies teams to provide components, and electrical and electronic systems.

As the leader, you will supervise teams of electronic systems and sub-systems and provide people leadership inclusive of coaching, career development, and performance management. You will also drive transparent communication with clients, peers, stakeholders, and within the team.

And finally, you will ensure design and process rigors for all projects. Projects may be executed following New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), or Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) processes.

Job Duties (What you will do):

• Clearly communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people – customers, dealers, product specialists, internal partners, engineers, direct reports, and leaders.
• Understand product development processes – including NPI, NTI, CPI, BIQ, Aftermarket, Product Support, PPAP, APQP, etc.
• Use demonstrated knowledge of Caterpillar’s E&T business & applications to inform and help make product decisions supporting business. needs.
• Lead a large team globally including leaders of leaders.
• Manage conflict resolution, negotiating, and managing teams & projects through roadblocks.
• With extensive business acumen, manage budget $~30M R&D– including how NPI financial and product cost accounting methods work to make appropriate product/project decisions that yield good business results.
• Excellent (clear and concise) written and verbal communication
• Experience with project management tools and techniques.

What you will have (skills and experience):

Planning: Tactical, Strategic:

Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Reviews and consults on the final strategic plan in collaboration with the business units.
• Monitors industry for innovations in planning processes.
• Directs the development, maintenance, and communication of own function's strategic plan.
• Contributes to the overall strategic business goals and plans of the organization.
• Creates and implements a strategy for supporting current and future business needs.
• Develops long-term strategies to deliver services that keep pace with technology trends.

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.
• Analyzes and discusses alternatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Monitors developments in critical-thinking and decision-making models for potential use by organization.
• Coaches others in decision-making models, processes, and practices.
• Anticipates special issues and considerations for effective decision-making during a crisis.
• Shares experiences regarding optimal timing and circumstances for refraining from or making decisions.

Communicating for Impact:

Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; Using product and systems knowledge, accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.
• Clarifies technical terminology to audiences; translates it in an easy to understand manner.
• Advises others on tailoring the message to adapt to others' cultures and perspective, especially when communicating with globally diverse audiences.
• Reconciles disparate information across the organization to create a holistic message.
• Interprets business plans or solutions to top management to gain both collective intelligence and support.
• Coaches others on improving their own communication methods and techniques.

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.
• Recommends new products and services based on changing customer needs.

• Responds proactively to market and competitive shifts so as to maintain advantage.
• Delivers superior customer value consistently and within targets.
• Coaches others to improve focus on the customer.

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.
• Provides evidence-based recommendations by researching through credible resources.
• Influences high-impact, high-risk, and highly complex situations.
• Creates a culture that encourages incorporating data and analytics into decision-making processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have an accredited EE or ME Engineering degree with 15 or more years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
• Engine or Machine electronics systems experience desired.

Additional Details:

• Location: Mossville, IL – in office five days a week.
• Domestic relocation is offered for the role.
• Sponsorship is not offered for the role.
• Up to 25% expected travel for the role.
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan.

Summary Pay Range:

$185,400.00 - $278,160.00

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:

November 12, 2025 - November 28, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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