Engineering Manager – Intelligent Machine Systems

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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The Intelligent Machine Systems team is seeking Engineering Manager(s) to lead electronic systems and software development teams in New Product Introduction, Lifecycle Management, and the continuous improvement of Caterpillar's electronic systems and software used in mining and construction machinery.  These leaders will provide technical, operational, and people leadership to engineering teams which collaborate closely with machine development organizations within Caterpillar’s machine product organizations.  These teams plan, design, develop, and deliver the electronic systems and software in alignment with machine development programs to meet product objectives.  These roles are accountable for talent development, product quality, execution excellence and cross functional collaboration, providing strategic oversight and alignment across global engineering organizations and support teams.  

 

What You Will Do - Engineering Manager:

This role provides direct supervision for engineering team members. The Engineering Manager is accountable for staffing, coaching, mentoring, performance management, career development, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture. They will lead an organization consisting of approximately 10-25 engineering professionals, ensuring organizational effectiveness, aligning resources to strategic priorities, and driving execution across multiple product platforms and engineering teams.  

 

The role provides leadership in the following areas: 

 

People Leadership

• A leader who translates strategy into execution, creating clarity, urgency, and accountability to deliver measurable outcomes. Builds strong cross-functional alignment and effectively influences stakeholders to move priorities forward and resolve barriers to execution. 
• Develops and coaches direct reports and emerging leaders, providing opportunities for increased ownership, decision-making, and leadership growth. Builds the next generation of leaders by recognizing potential, providing meaningful feedback, and creating a strong pipeline of capable talent. 
• Maintains an active opportunity funnel and prioritizes work based on customer problem severity, business economics, timing, technical feasibility, resource availability, and strategic fit. 

 

Product Leadership 

• The team has global product responsibility. The manager will lead the team in new product introduction, life cycle management, problem resolution, cost control, quality, and intellectual property management
• Capture lessons learned to inform future product requirements, product line decisions, and process and organizational improvements. 
• Frame ambiguous opportunities into clear project scope, plans, decision points, and recommendations. 

 

Technology Leadership 

• Stay engaged with technology and industry trends to align new technology to business opportunities. 
• Understand, communicate, and apply technology initiatives across Caterpillar products
• Collaborate closely with engineering partners across hardware and software development teams as well as with machine Product Groups to align and execute product development with quality and velocity.

 

What You Will Have: 
 

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. 
Level Extensive Experience:  
• Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities. 
• Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development. 
• Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan. 
• Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans. 
• Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives. 
• Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan. 

 

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. 
Level Extensive Experience:  
• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. 
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. 
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. 
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. 
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. 
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions. 

  

Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations. 
Level Working Knowledge:  
• Analyzes the interests or requirements of the audience; shares only relevant information in a direct and efficient manner. 
• Adapts standard communication approaches when conducting dialogue with different audiences or conveying messages. 
• Explains others' view points and asks questions to ensure mutual understanding. 
• Recognizes and assesses cues or unstated intentions behind verbal and nonverbal communication. 
• Provides persuasive messages using well-reasoned arguments to address audience concerns or reactions. 

 

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. 
Level Extensive Experience:  
• Implements improvements to methods for maintaining customer responsiveness. 
• Recommends new products and services based on changing customer needs and success criteria. 
• Responds proactively to market and competitive shifts so as to maintain advantage. 
• Delivers superior customer value consistently and within targets. 
• Negotiates successful outcomes on behalf of difficult or dissatisfied customers. 
• Coaches others to improve focus on the customer. 

 

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace. 
Level Extensive Experience:  
• Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction. 
• Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions. 
• Implements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees. 
• Monitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes employee contributions and achievements. 
• Regularly reviews employee performance and provides constructive feedback. 
• Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives. 

 

Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results. 
Level Extensive Experience:  
• Evaluates different viewpoints and reconciles conflicting interests to achieve a collective understanding and a group mission. 
• Provides optimum solutions for complex problems by using collective intelligence of colleagues' networks. 
• Trains others on the new technologies or techniques used to facilitate group interactions and improve collaboration. 
• Uses internal and external network of leaderships or experts to help achieve organizational and client goals. 
• Facilitates group's thinking and brainstorming activities to collectively create and share ideas. 
• Oversees a team collaboration to produce positive business results. 
 

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. 

Level Extensive Experience:  

• Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand. 

• Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field. 

• Provides relevant, timely and objective subject matter/process expertise and key insight regarding multiple client business areas and affiliated fields. 

• Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise. 

• Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking evidentiary support or impact. 

• Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential. 

 

Top Candidates Will Have:  

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience 

• Direct Supervisory experience along with demonstrated strong timely staff work needed to manage the business 

• Systems, controls, and/or embedded software development experience 

• Experience with New Product Introduction, New Technology Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, and software validation

• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to relate complex technical topics to business objectives

• Ability to work in a diverse global team environment 

• Deep expertise in machine electronic systems engineering, providing technical leadership in system architecture, controls, integration, and product development.

• Drives excellence in requirements management, design quality, validation, reliability, functional safety, cybersecurity, and product performance through strong systems thinking, technical decision-making, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

 

Additional Details: 

• These positions require the candidate to work full-time onsite in Mossville, IL or Peoria, IL

• Domestic relocation is available for candidates  

• 10% travel is required for this role 

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship

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Summary Pay Range:

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00

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:

September 22, 2026 - October 25, 2026

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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