Senior Engineering Project Team Leader at Caterpillar in Illinois

Senior Engineering Project Team Leader Location: Mossville, Illinois 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. The Electrification & Energy Solutions Division is looking for a SeniorEngineering Project Team Lead that will be part of the Machine Integration and ePowertrain Solutions team with accountability for integrating batteries, motors, inverters, power converters, and associated control systems into electrified powertrain solutions. This individual will work with our Machine Business Division partners across the CI and RI product lines to define and execute the enterprise strategy for Electrification.  This will include working with system architects and simulation experts to define electrified powertrain architecture concepts, execute system evaluations and optimizations, and complete trade-off assessments on attributes such as performance, energy efficiency, customer Total Cost of Ownership, and R&D timeline / investment. The Lead will then work with and across Machine Business Divisions to define system requirements based on Voice of Customer, Voice of Business, and Voice of Regulation and identify nodes of opportunity for leveraged system and component development.  They will support product development activities throughout the NTI and NPI program phases, providing technical leadership for concept studies, technical demonstrators, commercial demonstrators, and NPI programs.  This person will define and support validation of full electrification solutions and diesel electric solutions for our Machine Business Division partners as they develop products to meet their customers’ GHG emissions reduction goals. What you will do: • HV System design and integration • Collaboration with component teams for component selection • Electric or mechanical drivetrain systems (design or simulation) • Motor / generator systems (design or simulation) • Power electronics / power conversion systems and controls (design or simulation) • Machine or systems controls collaboration • Machine integration, performance, or simulation What you will have: Degree Requirement BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field) Products and Services: Extensive knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations. Demonstrated experience in mechanical & electrical systems and/or components with special emphasis on electric drive systems preferred but not required • Oversees development activities for multiple products or product lines. • Advises colleagues on implementation and operational considerations. • Coaches others on key factors that differentiate offerings from that of competition. • Develops procedures for product planning, development, and delivery cycles. • Promotes understanding of multiple product and service groups and their interdependencies. • Monitors regulatory and environmental issues and considerations. Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive 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. • Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand. • Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field. • Provides relevant, timely and objective subject matter/process expertise and key insight regarding multiple client business areas and affiliated fields. • Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise. • Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking evidentiary support or impact. • Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential. Project Management: Expert knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. • Champions organization's project management methodology, tools, and techniques. • Manages multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders. • Coaches others in open communication among project stakeholders. • Monitors major projects for critical path and actual status versus planned. • Consults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects. • Monitors industry for fresh approaches and tools for project management. Team Management: Expert knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams. • Manages conflict and competition between teams and across organizational lines. • Fosters a collaborative work spirit across the organization. • Monitors industry for fresh approaches to team management. • Coaches team leaders on issues, problems, and solution methods. • Creates an environment where cross-functional teams flourish. Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. • Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution. • Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems. • Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs. • Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment. • Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach. • Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems. Product Design and Development: Expert knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production. • Leads in designing and implementing new production and distribution methods. • Advocates the development of new technologies and tools for product design and development. • Leads cross-functional teams assembled for the purpose of product design and development. • Develops organizational best practices for the management of product design and development. • Establishes new product development strategies and processes for the organization. • Predicts future trends of product design and development. Top Candidates will have •Knowledge and familiarity in motors or inverters of e-powertrain •Familiarity with leading projects across machine and e-powertrain teams Additional Information • This role will be located in Mossville, IL and requires working onsite five days per week • This role does offer relocation. • This role does not offer sponsorship. • This role will require 10% travel. This position will be posted 5/5/2026 thru 11:59 PM CT on 5/20/2026 Summary Pay Range: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.