Engineering Manager, Site Connectivity

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.

Role Summary:
This role is foundational to enabling Caterpillar’s Connected Worksite vision, where all assets within a site are seamlessly connected, generating actionable data to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability. By leading the development of a scalable site connectivity solution, you will directly impact the future of digital operations across Caterpillar customers worldwide.

The Engineering Manager – Site Connectivity will lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and deploying end-to-end connectivity solutions across customer worksites. This role operates at the intersection of connected assets, industrial networks, edge computing, and enterprise digital platforms, enabling seamless integration of machines, systems, and applications across diverse environments.

This position requires strong alignment with Caterpillar’s Digital and Connectivity strategy, with a focus on industrial IoT, system integration, security, and multi-site deployments.

What You Will Do:

• Define and execute Caterpillar’s site connectivity strategy to support the Connected Worksite vision.
• Own the portfolio of site connectivity solutions initiatives, including intake, prioritization, and sequencing.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of site connectivity solutions from concept through deployment and scale.
• Ensure deep understanding of customer site environments and operational challenges.
• Establish scalable delivery models for multi-site, multi-technology deployments.
• Drive a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Enable integration between Caterpillar assets, third-party equipment, edge systems, and cloud platforms.
• Focus on delivering solutions that perform in remote, harsh, and latency-constrained environments, improving uptime, asset visibility, and efficiency.
• Develop and nurture partner eco-system to deliver innovative site connectivity solutions

What You Will Have:

• 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.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of 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.

Consideration for Top Candidates: (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Advanced degrees preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in Industrial connectivity / IoT / telematics / embedded systems
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Experience in construction, mining, or heavy equipment industries
• Strong expertise in:
  • Edge computing and connected site architecture
  • Industrial IoT platforms and telemetry systems
  • Private wireless (LTE/5G), satellite, and hybrid networks
• Experience managing global deployments in remote environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for connected systems

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to be based in either Mossville, IL or Irving, TX (Dallas)
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

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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:

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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