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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.\nThe Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.\nJob Summary \nThis position is for a Project Engineer Team Lead focused on support of Generator Testing Projects across the Lafayette Engine Center. The ideal candidate will have extensive project experience for the testing of generator packages across 3500, C175 and 3600 Platforms or similar Engine and or Component testing experience.\nThis role will help lead key initiatives to help stabilize the process health, increase process capabilities, and reduce operational performance variation through the execution of continuous improvement projects. The selected candidate will serve as a key technical resource on Generator New Product Introductions and any related process changes.\nWhat you will do\nIdentifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.\nMonitoring sophisticated equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.\nProviding direct supervision, coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.\nLeading engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.\nDegree Requirement\nEngineering Degree or significant related experience \nWhat you will have\nCollaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nAssesses manual operations to identify cobot applications.\nImplements cobots to improve ergonomics and safety of manufacturing operations.\nPerforms cobot risk assessment to safely incorporate cobots in manufacturing operations.\nTests cobots to identify and correct defects or anomalies.\nUses appropriate tools, software, and programming techniques to model, develop and deploy cobots.\nDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApplies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.\nIdentifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.\nParticipates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.\nRecognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.\nAssists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.\nEngineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nAssists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices.\nWorks with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing.\nPerforms basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function.\nFollows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations.\nReports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff.\nLean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDiscusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.\nFinds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean.\nExplains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area.\nSelects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment.\nExplains benchmarks and measures of effectiveness of lean.\nManufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nAssesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.\nDocuments relevant standards, policies and practices.\nFollows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.\nResearches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.\nExplains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.\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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nIdentifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.\nExamines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.\nDevelops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.\nHelps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.\nUses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.\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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\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.\nWhat will put you ahead\nSignificant experience leading and managing projects for Test Engineering and/or Engine Testing \nKnowledge and Experience with Production Testing (Operations, Quality, Engineering)\nTest Cell Experience (Dyno Test Cell preferred)\nExperience reading and understanding electrical diagrams\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\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 16, 2026 - October 25, 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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