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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 IPSD\nCaterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking a Control Systems Team Lead. This person will provide team leadership, resource planning, project planning and budgeting in the Design, development, and enhancement of engine and aftertreatment systems to optimize products and system.\nWhat You Will Do:\nProvides team leadership, project planning, budgeting and resource planning in Designing advanced engine / aftertreatment control systems and integrating electrical and mechanical components & systems through simulation and test.\nDesigning and implementing software and calibration procedures to control and enhance electro-mechanical system performance in collaboration with subject matter experts and performance partners.\nIdentifying and addressing areas of product weakness in finished products.\n\nDegree Requirement\nRequires a degree in an accredited Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Agriculture) or Computer Science curriculum.\nWhat You Will Have:\nCommunicating Complex Concepts: Extensive 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.\nUses subtle cues to determine the language and experience level of an individual or group.\nIntroduces technical terminology to listeners in the context of the product or service.\nUses effective analogies to help an audience understand a novel feature of a product or service.\nExplain important details as they relate to the basic value of the product or service.\nApproaches communication challenges from various angles to find the one that works.\nSimplifies complex ideas into easily understood concepts.\nDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Working Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.\nApplies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.\nIdentifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.\nParticipate in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.\nRecognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns\nAssists in assessing risks, benefits, and consideration of alternatives\nTechnology Advising: Working Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services, and solutions for a specific technology domain.\nAssesses the current technology environment, expresses the needs and initiatives of client organizations.\nUse an effective consulting method to present technology solutions that resolve stated client business issues.\nAdvises clients regarding a family of specific products, technologies, or services in a technology domain.\nDemonstrates basic competence and sound business knowledge regarding specific products, technologies, or services within a domain of technology expertise.\nAchieves consulting relationship rating of 'professional' by delivering timely, meaningful advice meeting client needs in a narrow set of specific technologies\nProject Management: Working 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.\nProvides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.\nUnder guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.\nAssists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.\nObtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.\nProduces standard project status reports.\nEmbedded Systems: Extensive Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.\nDemonstrates experience with software architecture when embedded systems become complex in scale.\nDevelops embedded system software using compilers, assemblers, and debuggers.\nDevelops embedded systems' prototype to ensure it meets performance and security expectations.\nEnsures the hardware and software requirements are met while structuring an embedded system.\nManages embedded systems ranging from low to high complexity with multiple units and networks.\nUtilizes various debugging tools to reduce the number of bugs in an embedded system.\nAdditional Information\nRelocation assistance is available for this position\nSponsorship is not available for this position\nISE assignment is not available\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.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation 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\nPosting Dates:\nOctober 9, 2026 - October 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\nNot ready to apply? 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