at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. 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.
The Machine Controls Validation Manager (internally known as an Engineering Manager) position is a critical role within our Earthmoving – Product Development and Aftermarket Organization. This role will be responsible for owning on-machine controls validation for multiple Caterpillar product lines. The team is involved with validating Caterpillar’s latest technologies in application at the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington IL. Deliverables will include controls validation plans, budgets, and resources for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and Maintenance programs. The position will drive common implementation of the quality practices across the team and will directly manage engineers and technologists planning and executing validation on software and electrical hardware. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders and process partners will be required to communicate validation status and process improvement activities. Outstanding technical, coordination, and communication skills are a must for this position. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
What You Will Do:
+ Provide leadership to create and maintain common processes to ensure quality.
+ Manage and provide technical leadership to a team of engineers and technologists.
+ Manage an annual budget for machine controls validation for each product group supported.
+ Lead or sponsor facility related initiatives in safety, process improvement, etc.
+ Own the facility field wireless network for supporting remote control and autonomy test activities.
What You Have (Basic Qualifications):
Education requirement:
+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering (preferred degrees in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science curriculum.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic:
+ Expertise in developing multiyear strategic-level validation initiatives.
+ Knowledge of annual budget planning cycle processes.
+ Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.
Communicating for Impact:
+ Expertise in presenting concise status summaries to technical teams, technical managers, and director/executive level stakeholders.
+ Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
+ Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
+ Collaborates with process partners in the software development process to identify and close risks and implement process improvements.
Technical Excellence:
+ Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and practices.
+ Expertise with complex software applications within system of system level products.
+ Knowledge of Caterpillar BIQ (built in quality) or similar practices.
+ Expertise with developing metric reporting dashboards (ex. in Azure DevOps or similar platforms).
Managing People:
+ Expertise in people management skills in a mentorship, project management or direct supervisor or manager.
+ Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.
Additional Info :
+ The location for this position is the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington, IL
+ Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
+ This position will require <10% travel.
+ ISE assignments are not available.
+ Visa sponsorship is not available.
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
July 15, 2024 – July 26, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
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