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About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing
Caterpillar currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$121,389–$183,140
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The Engineering Project Team Leader manages complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, or value chains. This role serves as the primary link between software development teams and electronic system integration teams to ensure that features and capabilities are delivered in alignment with product launch schedules. The individual will lead planning, coordination, and execution for application software development on a next-generation embedded computing platform while managing delivery timelines, identifying risks, and driving issue resolution. Key responsibilities include requirement analysis, troubleshooting technical problems, and overseeing product design and development cycles. Candidates should possess expertise in project management methodologies, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires proficiency in software engineering, systems engineering, and product development within domains such as embedded software, industrial automation, automotive, heavy equipment, or robotics to solve complex integration challenges.
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of application software development for next-generation embedded computing platforms.
Act as the primary link between software development teams and electronic system integration teams to align features with product launch schedules.
Manage delivery timelines, identify project dependencies, and mitigate risks across multiple functions and organizations.
Drive the resolution of complex technical issues and ensure successful integration of software capabilities into new products.
Develop procedures for product planning, development cycles, and organizational standards to improve process efficiency.
Perform detailed requirements analysis by producing functional models, documentation, and automated traceability diagrams.
Resolve high-impact equipment and system problems using advanced diagnostic techniques in multi-vendor environments.
Design working prototypes and conduct proof-of-concept exercises to validate proposed products and technologies.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
Solid experience in software engineering, systems engineering, product development, program management, or related disciplines (preferred).
Previous leadership experience managing software programs, technical teams, product launches, or new product introduction activities (preferred).
Experience working within embedded software, connected products, industrial automation, automotive, heavy equipment, robotics, or other technology-driven industries (preferred).
Strong technical acumen with exceptional program leadership skills (preferred).
Ability to drive execution through influence and build relationships across organizations in complex software development environments (preferred).
Ability to connect technical delivery plans to product launch objectives while ensuring team alignment on priorities and schedules (preferred).
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Product Optimization
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New Product Introduction
NPI
APQP
Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
Validation
Project Management
Product Development
Troubleshooting
Manufacturing
Resource Planning
Project Engineering
Value Stream Mapping
Root Cause Corrective Action
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