Senior UX Lead - HMI
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
29-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Caterpillar is seeking a highly experienced and visionarySenior HMI UX Leadto spearhead the design and development of advanced human-machine interfaces for solar industrial display systems. This role is pivotal in shaping intuitive robust and standards-compliant user experiences for heavy machinery and energy systems with a strong focus on industrial usability safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic UX Leadership
- Define and lead the UX strategy for solar industrial HMI applications ensuring alignment with Caterpillars product vision and operational goals.
- Champion user-centered design principles across engineering product and business teams.
- Drive innovation in industrial UX balancing usability durability and compliance.
Design & Development
- Create wireframes interaction flows and high-fidelity UI designs tailored for rugged industrial environments.
- Develop scalable design systems for embedded displays and control panels.
- Ensure designs are optimized for sunlight readability glove-friendly interaction ergonomics and environmental resilience.
Compliance & Standards
- Integrate ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9241 ISO 26262 ISO 13849) into UX design and documentation processes.
- Collaborate with regulatory and safety teams to ensure HMI designs meet global compliance requirements.
- Maintain traceability and documentation for audits and certifications.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with hardware software and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of UX into embedded platforms.
- Partner with product managers and field experts to gather insights from real-world usage scenarios.
- Facilitate design reviews and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
User Research & Validation
- Conduct usability testing in lab and field environments.
- Analyze user feedback and operational data to drive iterative improvements.
- Apply design thinking and ergonomic principles to solve complex interaction challenges.
Team Building
- Mentor junior designers and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Promote best practices in industrial UX accessibility and inclusive design.
Qualifications:
- Experience:10 years in UX/UI design with 5 years in HMI or industrial UX leadership roles.
- Education:Bachelors or Masters in HCI Interaction Design Industrial Design or related field.
- Tools:Proficiency in Figma Adobe XD Sketch and prototyping tools; familiarity with embedded UI frameworks is a plus.
- Skills:Strong understanding of multimodal interaction design information architecture and design systems for industrial applications.
- Compliance:Working knowledge of ISO standards relevant to HMI and safety-critical systems.
- Portfolio:Demonstrated success in delivering UX for industrial or energy systems.
- Soft Skills:Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
Preferred Attributes:
- Passion for sustainable energy and industrial innovation.
- Experience designing for ruggedized hardware and embedded systems.
- Ability to thrive in a structured engineering-driven environment.
Posting Dates:
September 4 2025 - September 8 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- CSS
- InVision
- Balsamiq
- HTML5
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Wireframing
- UI
- Axure
- Responsive Web Design
- Sketch
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
