Caterpillar Inc. is looking to solve the problem of identifying, testing, and proof-of-concept new technologies that support Building Construction Products (BCP) division's multi-generational product plans (MGPPs) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, with a focus on automation, connectivity, and electrification.
Requirements
- Experience in machine product design, system design with components integration and/or product validation.
- Previous and direct experience in automation, onboard software & control systems, electrical system development, connectivity, and/or electrification.
- Ability to identify and create value that delivers a high return on investment for customers.
- Ability to leverage enterprise investments and align with corporate strategies
- Experience as an established, successful leader with demonstration of your capability to lead, motivate and influence directly and indirectly.
- Prior team leadership and people development skills.
- Previous experience in delivery of systems and products from inception to the customer.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic vision and multi-generation product planning of new technologies across multiple prime machine product lines.
- Develop emerging technologies and guide technology selections based on customer value, technology maturity, and return on investment.
- Prioritize programs and daily activities based on customer value, business impact, technical risks, and overall timelines.
- Be a model for high quality, high velocity technical achievements while also coordinating, aligning, and leveraging enterprise strategies and investments.
- Identify, track, and actively communicate industry developments and trends to both technical and commercial teams.
- Develop strong relationships with product groups, system engineering, supply management, and the enterprise technical engineering community.
- Develop a team of highly independent, deep technical experts within Advanced Engineering of the division.
Other
- Bachelors in engineering
- 10-25% travel as needed.
- Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people – customers, dealers, product specialists, internal partners, technicians, engineers, direct reports, and leaders.
- Must be able to work onsite five days a week.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
