Engineering Project Team Leader

Overview

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not only about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who create 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.

The Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division is seeking a Technical Lead – Power Systems to drive the development, integration, and validation of advanced power system technologies supporting NTI, NPI, and CPI initiatives. This role provides technical leadership for complex power system programs, ensuring robust, reliable, and high‑performing solutions that meet customer and business objectives.

• Lead NPI, NTI, CPI, and OPACC initiatives for assigned power system platforms, driving product performance, reliability, quality, and cost improvements.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration, and validation of power system components and subsystems, ensuring alignment with customer and business requirements.
• Facilitate comprehensive Design FMEAs, risk assessments, and development of component and system DVP&Rs to ensure robust product designs.
• Coordinate requirements management, concept development, supplier selection, and validation activities, including laboratory testing, field validation, and simulation efforts (FEA, CFD, and system modeling).
• Maintain technical ownership and release accountability for critical power system components, supporting design reviews, issue resolution, and product launches.
• Develop and manage component and system project plans as part of Caterpillar's product development process, ensuring milestones, risks, and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in resolving complex technical issues through structured root cause analysis, corrective actions, and rapid‑response problem‑solving methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Global Purchasing, Manufacturing, Validation, Simulation, Quality, and key suppliers to develop and implement innovative power system solutions.
• Partner with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive design optimization, component validation, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Present technical recommendations, program status, risks, and mitigation plans to key stakeholders, program leadership, and senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on advancing next‑generation power system technologies, improving sustainability, operational efficiency, and customer value.
• Mentor and coach engineers while promoting technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across global teams.

• Advanced experience with component design, validation, or cooling installation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot component failures.
• Ability to showcase multitasking skills to optimize and deliver desired results under challenging requirements of quality, cost, and timelines.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering preferred).

• Location:
  
  Mossville, IL (Building AC) or Lafayette, IN (Building
  
  A).
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Maximum 25% travel, domestic and international.
• Posting Dates:
  July 13, 2026 – July 24, 2026.

Summary Pay Range: $ – $ (salary may vary based on factors such as location, experience, and performance).

Benefits (subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines):

• 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

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.