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Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2026
💰 $192,710/yr($128,470/yr$192,710/yr)

About the role

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.

About Large Power Systems Division: 

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.   

LPSD teams work across regions and functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges.   

Role Definition 

Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division is seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader to drive the development and execution of innovative generator set packaging solutions that power critical industries around the globe. 

In this high-impact leadership role, you will guide a team of talented Design Control Engineers responsible for the mechanical systems that support Caterpillar's industry-leading power generation products. You'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy, solve complex technical challenges, and lead projects from concept through implementation while working alongside some of the industry's top engineering talent. 

What You Will Do 

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers.  

  • Drive the design and development of new products, systems, and processes.  

  • Lead technical discussions and resolve complex engineering challenges.  

  • Partner with customers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.  

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations.  

  • Lead product validation activities to ensure reliability and performance targets are achieved.  

  • Support manufacturing by addressing shop-floor and production-related issues.  

  • Communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.  

  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and product teams globally.  

  • Help shape long-term product and supplier strategies.  

  • Manage team priorities, resources, and budgets. 

What You Will Have 

Products and Services: Extensive knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations. 

Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. 

Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise

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Company

Caterpillar Inc.

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