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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.\nAbout Advanced Power Technologies:\nAdvanced Power Technologies (APT) defines and delivers Caterpillar’s next generation of power system technologies. The organization leads product strategy, long term technology roadmaps, and lifecycle leadership for advanced power, electrification, electronic controls, software, and energy solutions across the entire range of Power and Energy applications.\nAPT integrates hardware, software, and digital services to deliver scalable, reliable, and future-ready power solutions. Partnering closely with product groups, engineering, and global delivery teams, APT balances near-term business execution with long-term technology leadership-enabling best in class electronics quality, fast response to market changes, differentiated customer value through vertical integration, improved uptime, and sustainable power systems across Caterpillar’s Power and Energy product portfolio.\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking a talented Connectivity System Senior Engineer to design, develop, and validate end-to-end telematics systems and software solutions for Power and Energy Connectivity customers. In this role, you will work across a diverse range of industries, including Oil & Gas, Marine, Electric Power, Industrial Engines, and Electrification, delivering innovative connectivity solutions that create real customer value.\nYou will contribute to the design and development of advanced digital information systems that enable seamless data flow from connected assets to enterprise and back-office platforms. By leveraging modern telematics technologies, you will help improve asset performance, reliability, quality, serviceability, and operational efficiency for customers around the world.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDesign and validate end-to-end telematics systems and software features.\nDevelop solutions that connect assets to enterprise and cloud-based applications.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital products.\nDrive improvements in performance, reliability, quality, and serviceability.\nSupport the development of next-generation connectivity and digital solutions for Power and Energy customers\nGather and document customer and market requirements to support the development of innovative telematics solutions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define software and system requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.\nDevelop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities for telematics systems and connected products.\nDiagnose and resolve system-level issues across hardware, software, and communication interfaces.\nCreate user guides, technical documentation, installation instructions, training materials, and other customer-facing content.\nDevelop and maintain automated test solutions using Python and other scripting tools to improve test efficiency and coverage.\nDesign and build test harnesses, establish test environments, and support product validation activities.\nSupport field installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts at customer and dealer locations (approximately 10% travel).\nContribute to New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and Built-In Quality (BIQ) initiatives to deliver high-quality, reliable products\nWhat You Will Have:\nCommunicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.\nProblem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.\nRequirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.\nProduct Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.\nEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.\nTop Candidates Will Also Have:\nExperience with industrial protocols, control systems, and networking technologies (Modbus, Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, TCP/IP, J1939, RS485).\nKnowledge of telematics, connected products, and industrial communication systems.\nExperience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and validation platforms such as dSPACE and FAST.\nFamiliarity with Caterpillar product development processes, engines, diagnostics, and service toolsets.\nProven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in complex hardware/software environments.\nExperience with diagnostic and service tools, including CANalyzer, Cat ET, Wireshark, and PuTTY.\nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI\nSummary Pay Range:\n$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.Posting Dates:\nNovember 6, 2026 - November 15, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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