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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.\nJob Description:\nCaterpillar’s Earthmoving Division is seeking a Engineering Project Team Lead (machine development) to lead a team of multi-disciplinary test engineers developing and validating Caterpillar products at the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington, IL.\nAre you looking for an opportunity to leverage your engineering expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges? Do you enjoy hands-on work and getting out of the office to operate machines that move earth? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join the PPG team.\nIn this highly visible role, you will ensure Caterpillar machines meet end-user quality expectations by providing technical leadership and guiding validation activities at the machine, system, and component levels. You will play a key role in advancing machine validation earlier in the NPI lifecycle through strong program planning and execution.\nWhat You’ll Do (Job Duties)\nBuild Relationships: Strengthen collaboration between Product Groups, Process Partners, and Validation teams while reinforcing Validation as a critical partner in product development and safety.\nTechnical Leadership: Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of test engineers.\nProcess Ownership: Maintain and improve standard test procedures to ensure consistency and quality.\nStrategy & Execution: Develop and maintain validation strategies and activity plans in partnership with system and global machine development teams.\nProgress Monitoring: Track and communicate program health, risks, and progress.\nHands-On Validation: Support the team through direct involvement in machine testing from a customer perspective.\nLeadership: Lead process improvements and facility-related projects.\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here\nImpactful Work: Directly influence the next generation of machines and technology platforms.\nCareer Growth: Expand expertise in advanced systems and large-scale product development.\nTeam Culture: Collaborate with a highly skilled and supportive team.\nWhat You Have (Core Skills)\nDegree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering or related fields.\nProducts and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nInfluencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.\nProject Management: 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.\nTroubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.\nProduct Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.\nTop Candidates Will Also Have\nStrong analytical thinking and decision-making skills\nExperience using Microsoft tools for automation and data analysis\nUnderstanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement\nExperience with tools such as DeweSoft, TCE, DATK, SuperComm2, CAT ET, and machine troubleshooting\nBackground in product development, machine testing, mining, or electrical/electronic systems.\nAdditional Details\nWork location: IL-Peoria-Proving Ground AA\nDomestic relocation assistance IS NOT available for this role\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.\nTravel: Up to 10% domestic and international\nThis position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)\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. 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