Engineering Technical Steward - Product Sound

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.

Job Summary:

As the Product Sound Engineering Technical Steward, you will serve as Caterpillar's top technical expert in product acoustics and sound engineering. In this highly visible role, you will provide strategic technical leadership for product sound across the enterprise and represent Caterpillar's acoustics expertise both internally and externally.

You will shape the future of acoustics technology by defining and executing strategies that strengthen Caterpillar's sound engineering capabilities, ensure compliance with global noise regulations, advance acoustic modeling and virtual validation methods, and deliver acceptable sound quality for our customers. Through collaboration with product groups, research partners, and industry experts, you will drive innovation and help ensure Caterpillar products meet the required acoustic performance in the most effective and efficient manner.

This role reports to a Sr Manager and at the same time works in close collaboration with the Manager of Global Sound and Cooling and a broad network of engineering teams across Caterpillar.

What You Will Do:

This role is responsible for ensuring Caterpillar's acoustics expertise, technology, and intellectual property are effectively developed, managed, and applied across components, systems, and machines worldwide.

Key responsibilities include:

* Serve as the enterprise technical leader and subject matter expert for product sound and acoustics.

* Develop, manage, protect, and promote Caterpillar's acoustics intellectual property and technical know-how.

* Represent Caterpillar's acoustics technologies and strategies with customers, industry organizations, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and academic partners.

* Provide technical interpretation, guidance, and leadership to ensure compliance with global sound and noise regulations.

* Build and cultivate strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, suppliers, and industry organizations to advance acoustics technology.

* Help define and execute Caterpillar's long-term acoustics competency and technology development strategy.

* Lead the development and execution of Caterpillar's acoustics research and engineering programs.

* Partner with product groups to address complex acoustics challenges and deliver effective solutions for customers.

* Identify, evaluate, and validate emerging acoustics technologies and methodologies for implementation across Caterpillar products.

* Champion the advancement of virtual acoustics, simulation, and data-driven engineering approaches that improve product development efficiency and performance.

Education requirement:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics required.

What skills you will have:

Effective Communication:

* Actively contributes to technical discussions through strong listening, thoughtful questioning, and meaningful input.

* Translates customer and stakeholder needs into clear execution plans and effectively communicates progress, risks, and changes.

* Communicates technical and project status clearly across all organizational levels, both internally and externally.

* Develops concise, compelling written and verbal communications that inform decisions and influence outcomes.

* Mentors engineers in effective technical communication and professional presentation skills.

Technical Excellence:

* Demonstrates deep expertise in mechanical systems and the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical and acoustic risks.

* Possesses extensive hands-on experience in acoustic testing, analysis, and simulation, with advanced knowledge of NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) and noise control technologies.

* Maintains strong knowledge of global sound regulations and Caterpillar compliance processes.

* Holds self and others accountable for achieving high technical standards and delivering quality results.

* Leverages a broad technical network to resolve complex engineering challenges.

Influencing Through Expertise:

* Recognized as a subject matter expert whose recommendations drive technical decisions and business outcomes.

* Builds credibility with internal and external stakeholders through demonstrated expertise and sound judgment.

* Effectively influences decisions, aligns diverse perspectives, and gains support for challenging technical recommendations.

Technical Advising:

* Provides proactive technical guidance to engineering teams and stakeholders.

* Identifies and engages the appropriate experts to support decision-making and problem…