Power Systems Controls Technical Lead

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 15, 2026

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Below market

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This role $161k
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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

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TL;DR · Power Systems Controls Technical Lead

As a Power Systems Controls Technical Lead within the Stationary Power Conversion Controls section of the IDES division, you will lead a team of engineers developing site controls and Energy Management System solutions. You will be responsible for translating customer needs into robust engineering requirements, performing competitive analysis, and managing products from initial concept through launch. Your daily work involves driving real-time optimization for site controls, overseeing testing and product training, and developing infrastructure optimization strategies across multiple industry segments. The role requires expertise in power systems modeling, simulation, control design, and model predictive control strategies. You will navigate the complexities of Energy Management Systems, microgrid controls, and grid codes to solve technical challenges within an Energy-as-a-Service business model. Essential skills include team management, influencing through expertise, and extensive experience in product design and development.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of engineers in developing specifications, validating systems, and releasing Energy Management System (EMS) solutions.
  • Translate customer feedback into robust engineering requirements for the site solutions product line.
  • Drive the development of real-time optimization for site controls.
  • Perform competitive analysis and market benchmarking to shape product direction and differentiation.
  • Resolve cross-functional technical issues and innovate solutions to unblock project development.
  • Manage the delivery of flagship site solutions through technology readiness gateways on time and within budget.
  • Develop site infrastructure optimization strategies and roadmaps across multiple industry segments.
  • Oversee testing, product training, pre-sales support, and intellectual property strategy.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another related field (preferred).
  • Extensive experience in team building techniques and managing effective teams.
  • Extensive experience in technical excellence to solve significant challenges and provide solutions.
  • Extensive experience using influencing tactics and strategies to impact decisions across the organization.
  • Extensive knowledge of products, services, and product development from concept through production.
  • Experience in power systems modeling, simulation, controls design, and model predictive control strategies (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Energy Management Systems, site controls, microgrid controls, and grid codes (preferred).
  • Experience translating customer requirements into engineering solutions within an Energy-as-a-Service business model (preferred).

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