Engineering Manager, Site Connectivity

Caterpillar Inc.

Engineering Manager leading development of connectivity solutions for Caterpillar's Connected Worksite vision. Overseeing engineering team to enhance digital operations in industrial environments.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $159,120 - $238,680 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute Caterpillar’s site connectivity strategy to support the Connected Worksite vision.
Own the portfolio of site connectivity solutions initiatives, including intake, prioritization, and sequencing.
Oversee the full lifecycle of site connectivity solutions from concept through deployment and scale.
Ensure deep understanding of customer site environments and operational challenges.
Establish scalable delivery models for multi-site, multi-technology deployments.
Drive a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
Enable integration between Caterpillar assets, third-party equipment, edge systems, and cloud platforms.
Focus on delivering solutions that perform in remote, harsh, and latency-constrained environments, improving uptime, asset visibility, and efficiency.
Develop and nurture partner eco-system to deliver innovative site connectivity solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

(Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Advanced degrees preferred)
10+ years of experience in Industrial connectivity / IoT / telematics / embedded systems
3+ years of people leadership experience managing engineering teams
Experience in construction, mining, or heavy equipment industries
Strong expertise in: Edge computing and connected site architecture
Industrial IoT platforms and telemetry systems
Private wireless (LTE/5G), satellite, and hybrid networks
Experience managing global deployments in remote environments
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for connected systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Industrial ConnectivityIoTTelematicsEmbedded SystemsEdge ComputingConnected Site ArchitecturePrivate Wireless NetworksSatellite NetworksHybrid NetworksGlobal Deployments

Soft Skills

InnovationContinuous ImprovementCustomer Understanding