Engineering Project Team Leader – Hydraulic Installation

Career Area:

Engineering

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Location: Decatur, Illinois

Travel: Up to 10%

Domestic Relocation: Offered

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Job Type: Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Industry: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

At Caterpillar we design industry leading mining and heavy construction machines that deliver a quality product to our customers. In this role you will manage multiple or complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, or value chains. This role will focus on hydraulic system installation for multiple off-highway truck machine platforms and new technology programs. This role will lead a team across multiple disciplines to execute NPI programs and continuous improvement programs.

• Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Coordinating resources across sales and marketing, product development groups, value chain and manufacturing.
• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
• Directing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.

• Proven experience in managing engineering projects with cross-functional scope.
• Strong technical expertise in product design, troubleshooting, and development.
• Extensive experience in project management, including risk analysis and contingency planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through technical expertise and stakeholder engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science from an accredited institution.

• Team Management: Influencing and leading high-performing teams.
• Product Design & Development: Creating innovative solutions and managing product life cycles.
• Technical Excellence: Designing prototypes, resolving technical challenges, and mentoring others.
• 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.
• Project Management: Estimating costs, staffing, and monitoring large-scale projects.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Products and Services Knowledge: Understanding product linkages, delivery models, and market positioning.

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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.

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: February 12, 2026 - February 26, 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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