Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist providing safety and compliance support for Caterpillar products. Collaborating with teams and contributing to regulatory compliance initiatives.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Control System Functional Safety and Machinery Product Safety Risk Assessment, with a strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and compliance with international safety standards. Capable of effective communication and collaboration across teams to achieve project goals and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Control System Functional Safety CertificationEmbedded Control SystemsRisk Assessment MethodologiesMachinery Functional Safety StandardsControl System Technologies

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Hard Skills

Embedded Control SystemsRisk Assessment MethodologiesMachinery Functional Safety StandardsControl System Functional Safety CertificationProject ManagementTechnical ComplianceSafety Risk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceSpatial Design SkillsConceptual Design Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationNegotiation SkillsBuilding ConsensusAchieving CompromiseUnderstanding Customer Needs

Tools & Technologies

ElectrificationAutonomySOTIFArtificial Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

Control System Functional Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

ISO 19014ISO 13849Earth-Moving MachineryInternational Standards Development OrganizationsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is focused on providing Control System Functional Safety and Machinery Product Safety Risk Assessment support.
Contributes to Enterprise regulatory compliance and safety teams, as well as committees or groups outside of the company.
This role has several peers performing similar activities in support of all Caterpillar products, who all report to a Functional Safety and Risk Assessment manager.
Must demonstrate the ability to develop and perform on a complex project or program.
Direct work with other units, suppliers, customers, and teams which requires the incumbent to demonstrate skills in negotiation, building consensus, and achieving compromise.
Impact of decisions made by this position may be far-reaching, to include the project team or immediate work group, division, and/or business unit, suppliers, internal and external customers, and Caterpillar markets.
Decisions may significantly impact warranty, patents, products or processes, technology, costs, sales, and customer perceptions.
Keeping up to date with regulatory compliance requirements and technology and developing increased technical breadth and/or depth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Controls Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
Control System Functional Safety Certification from an accredited agency or will be trained and seek this certification during the assignment.
Strong understanding of embedded control systems derived from engineering development or validation experience with mobile machines.
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and experience with earth-moving machinery risk assessments, such as Bowtie, LOPA, MCSSA or others.
Experience with machinery functional safety standards such as ISO 19014 or ISO 13849 is highly preferred.
Effective communication, spatial and conceptual design skills, and an understanding of customers’ needs and product application.
Experience with international standards development organizations.
Control system experience with technologies such as electrification, autonomy, SOTIF or artificial intelligence / AI.

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