Engineering Project Team Leader

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Engineering

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do, but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders 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.

• Collaborate seamlessly with Paving Product’s segment teams ensuring smooth and effective project execution.
• Clearly communicate project objectives and tasks, while actively soliciting insights and feedback from team members to drive success.
• Skillfully interpret and convey customer, management, and team input, both verbal and non-verbal, to inform project decisions.
• Apply extensive experience and research to identify root causes, distinguish assumptions and perspectives, and provide expert guidance in machine data analysis.
• Empower, mentor, and lead a team of engineers, fostering their growth and providing expert technical guidance in a non-supervisory leadership role.

• Degree Requirement: A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Computer Science, Robotics, or Agricultural Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Technical Excellence:
  Strong working knowledge of Paving equipment design and Paving applications. Strong analytical skills and ability to gather and analyze requirements to understand Paving machine team needs.
• Project Management:
  Proven ability to perform complex assignments, directly related to either NPI or CPI and able prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills. Able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
  Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information and solutions with internal stakeholders.
• Team Management:
  Ability to form and manage a worldwide team with a data analytics background.

• Progressive experience in engineering roles including experience in machine analytics development.
• Experience leading project engineering teams.
• Experience developing Paving equipment including hydraulic, electrical and structural systems.
• Significant application knowledge of Paving Product’s Machines.
• Experience with Python and C++.

Up to 15%.

$ - $. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors.

• 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:
December 23, 2025 - January 9, 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.