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Senior Engineering Project Team Lead – Mining Technologies
Caterpillar Inc.Senior engineering lead developing mining safety and connected-machine technologies for Caterpillar. Leading product strategy, technical requirements, NPI, high-risk projects, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.
Posted 8/16/2026full-timeMossville • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,760 - $221,640 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development and integration of safety technologies, with a strong focus on managing high-risk projects and aligning engineering priorities with business objectives. Proven ability to communicate technical requirements effectively and collaborate across diverse teams to drive product quality and compliance.
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Product Development LeadershipSafety Technology IntegrationProject ManagementTechnical CommunicationStrategic Planning
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Hard Skills
Product Lifecycle ManagementSoftware Development Life CycleCost EstimationData ReportingEvent VisualizationSafety AnalyticsIn-Cab Monitoring SystemsDriver Safety SystemCollision Awareness TechnologiesIntegration with Connected Machine Systems
Soft Skills
CollaborationRelationship BuildingEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingTactical Planning
Tools & Technologies
AI Assistant TechnologiesVendor-Specific Software Development MethodologiesBack-Office ApplicationsEngineering ToolsCommercial Requirement Documentation
Industry Keywords
Mining IndustryConstruction IndustrySafety ComplianceProduct Quality Best PracticesHigh-Risk Project Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSDLC
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Shape new and current technology products by working with dealers, customers, commercial teams, engineering teams, and third parties
- Lead advancements in safety product technologies, including Driver Safety System, collision awareness and avoidance capabilities, and back-office applications
- Support operator vigilance, fatigue and distraction event detection, in-cab alerting, event visualization, data reporting, and integration with connected machine and site systems
- Interface with commercial teams to understand customer needs and document commercial requirements
- Translate commercial requirements into technical requirements for engineering teams
- Build relationships with third-party suppliers and enforce product quality best practices
- Lead Driver Safety System product development through New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Drive engineering product development, including cost estimation, budget management, and product lifecycle R&D estimation
- Apply industry and internal security practices to product development for Product Safety and Compliance
- Collaborate with Engineering, Commercial, Product Support, and Supply Chain on ongoing development projects
- Develop and communicate tactical and strategic plans supporting AI Assistant product and technology roadmaps
- Align engineering priorities with enterprise AI strategy and business objectives
- Plan resource allocation across engineering teams, suppliers, and strategic initiatives
- Identify dependencies and risks affecting delivery, scalability, or adoption
- Manage multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Monitor major projects for critical path and status versus plan
- Lead selection and implementation of vendor-specific or in-house software development methodologies
- Promote collaboration across teams and organizational boundaries
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Previous experience integrating electronic and mechanical systems
- Experience with Operator Safety technologies, in-cab monitoring systems, connected machine data, safety analytics, or other safety products
- Proven experience in technical leadership roles on product development teams
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, workgroups, other business units, customers, and suppliers
- 4+ years of experience with the mining, construction, or related industry preferred
- Experience with tactical and strategic planning
- Experience managing multiple high-risk, high-cost projects
- Extensive experience using software development life cycle methodologies to deliver software products
- Ability to work full-time onsite at the Mossville, Illinois or Tucson, Arizona office
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available
- Successful completion of a drug screen required
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
- Domestic relocation assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Up to 10% travel