Technical Director Electrification Site Simulation

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With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

For 100 years weve 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.

Caterpillar does business on every continent principally operating through three primary segments Construction Industries Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Job Description:

Caterpillar has an exciting leadership opportunity for the Technical Director for Electrification Site Simulation in our Resource Industries Electrification division (RIE). This division is responsible for creating and deploying site level solutions for electrified mine sites through collaboration with enterprises business partners. The RIE division is focused on developing energy transfer solutions which create customer value and positions Caterpillar to be the preferred solution provider.

This Technical Director will lead the development of software tools to simulate site-level operations at mine and quarry sites to evaluate electrified fleet alternatives including machines charging infrastructure and power management. This leader is an expert in mining operations and simulation/optimization techniques to impact engineering development and provide customer solutions.

What you will do (Responsibilities):

• Create vision for simulation and optimization software to support engineering and customer use-cases.
• Define requirements priorities and timelines for the software features including the user interface solver and optimization capabilities.
• Evaluate/validate features and usefulness of the user interface.
• Support software commercialization efforts including licensing and user management.
• Collaborate with 3rd parties to expand simulator functionality.
• Coordinate 30 development resources among multiple internal providers in worldwide locations.
• Lead and manage performance of key resources.
• Define/manage budget for the development team.
• Act as primary spokesperson for the software including development of documentation and training as well as presentation materials to demonstrate the capability.

What you will have (Skills/Knowledge):

• Working knowledge of mine-site operations.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems.
• Simulation experience especially discrete event simulation applied to mine site operations.
• Design exploration and optimization understanding.
• Machine performance experience especially diesel electric battery electric and hybrid powertrain understanding.
• Working knowledge of mining customer business and economic trade-offs.
• Working knowledge of the Caterpillar product line.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to influence others.
• Sound commercial judgement analytical skills and communication skills.
• Skills in negotiation building consensus and achieving compromise.

Degree Requirement:

• Required Degree in Mechanical Civil Electrical or Mining Engineering or equivalent experience.

Additional Details:

• Location: Tucson AZ (Preferred) Additional Locations: Peoria IL and Champaign IL.
• This role is based in the office 5 days a week.
• Domestic relocation is offered for the role.
• Up to 20% travel for this role.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this role.
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillars long-term incentive plan.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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