**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. **Job Summary:** This job is for a Senior Project Team Leader position on the Machine Detect Safety Solutions team. Your primary focus is the development of a detection system used in mining and construction applications to enhance site safety. You will be expected to collaborate with marketing, component, machine systems, and global software teams to meet customer expectations. 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:** + Gather and analyze user/client requirements to create design specifications for systems and software development. + Oversee the design implementation of embedded source code in an Agile environment for a machine safety detection system. + Test and debug embedded system software using different tools/methods to optimize quality and system performance. + Collaborate with other team members to ensure production dates are met. **Education requirement:** Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering curriculum. **What skills you will have:** **Information Technology Trends:** + Working knowledge of detect sensors such as cameras or radars used in automotive or machine applications. + Ability to develop and maintaining data link and networking protocol libraries, and developing low level network drivers utilizing CAN, CAN FD, J1939 and or Ethernet communication library development. **Software Development Life Cycle:** + Provide thorough technical analysis for practical systems development to meet scheduled stages of development. + Capable of troubleshooting components, C++ software, and systems problems to identify a root cause and propose a solution + Capable of working in an Agile development environment to ensure design quality. **Effective Communications:** + Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively to foster a trusting environment. + Proactively leads junior team members with technical mentoring. + Provides technical leadership consult to business decision makers. **Top Candidates will also have:** MS in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering or Computer Science **Additional Information:** The location for this position is Mossville, IL Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available with this position. This position will require 10% travel. **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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides: + Competitive Base Salary + Annual incentive bonus plan* + Medical, dental, and vision coverage + Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) + 401k savings plan + Health savings account (HSA) + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short and long-term disability coverage + Life Insurance + Paid parental leave + Healthy Lifestyle Programs + Employee Assistance Programs + Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $144,960.00 - $235,440.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. **Benefits:** Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development _*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ . **Posting Dates:** January 31, 2025 - February 8, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .