Senior Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist at Caterpillar enhancing safety and compliance for machinery products. Collaborating with various teams on complex regulatory compliance engineering projects.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,760 - $221,640 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Control System Functional Safety and Machinery Product Safety Risk Assessment, with strong analytical skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Proficient in risk assessment methodologies and compliance with international safety standards.

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Control System Functional Safety CertificationRisk Assessment MethodologiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipMachinery Functional Safety StandardsEmbedded Control Systems

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentControl System DesignAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationNegotiation SkillsConsensus BuildingLeadershipCreative Solution Development

Tools & Technologies

ElectrificationAutonomyArtificial IntelligenceSOTIFBowtie Methodology

Certifications & Qualifications

Control System Functional Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

ISO 19014ISO 13849ISO 25119ISO 26262Earth-Moving Machinery

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

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.
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
Experience with machinery functional safety standards such as ISO 19014 or ISO 13849 is highly preferred.
Consideration will be given for experience with other functional safety standards, such as ISO 25119, ISO 26262 or others.
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.
Understand complex technical problems and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions within a requirements framework.
Technical leadership skills are essential.
Though the focus of the job is technical contribution, project management skills may be required.
Strong analytical and technical skills, with a deep understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications.
Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively across teams, customers, and suppliers, along with demonstrated leadership and initiative.
Control System Functional Safety Certification from an accredited agency or will be trained and seek this certification during the assignment.

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