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.
As a technology team leader at Caterpillar, you will work with the global BCP team to improve the efficiency of our PLM tools and processes (Teamcenter) and develop analytics solutions to improve our data-driven business. This position offers many opportunities to succeed and positively impact the work of engineering, supply chain, purchasing, manufacturing, and other groups. You will work with a large, diverse group of global team members in a successful business unit with a healthy portfolio of products. Much of your work will be self-directed, but you will have a supportive team in place to help and provide training and expertise. Daily, you will add value and solve problems, delivering results in both the short term and longer term to your customers. There are also stretch opportunities to enhance your skills by learning advanced data analytics tools and to contribute to AI initiatives
Anticipate and plan for future needs of the business unit, especially PLM changes requiring additional funding, training, testing, or integration with other systems
What You Have (Core Skills)
Products and Services Knowledge: Working knowledge of how products, services, and supporting systems are developed, released, and supported within an engineering organization, including understanding linkages across functions and value chains.
Technical Excellence: Ability to apply sound technical judgment to solve technical and system-related challenges, engage appropriate subject matter experts, and develop solutions that balance business and technical considerations.
Team Collaboration and Facilitation: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams, facilitate discussions on goals and responsibilities, and support teams through successful completion of projects and initiatives.
Requirements Analysis: Working knowledge of gathering, documenting, and managing business and system requirements, ensuring alignment between user needs, system capabilities, and business objectives.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and process issues by analyzing data, evaluating impacts, and applying structured problem-solving techniques.
Data Analysis and Decision Support: Experience using data and analytics to support informed decision-making, including organizing relevant information, assessing alternatives, and clearly communicating findings.
Awareness of the roles of engineering and other teams in Teamcenter (design, configurator, CPPD collaborators, checking, releasing, change control)
Ability to work with many different disciplines such as engineering, purchasing, supply chain, and manufacturing
Top Candidates will also have:
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 1, 2026 - April 15, 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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