Engineering Team Leader Hydraulics

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Engineering Team Leader - Hydraulics

Location: Decatur IL or Mossville IL (AC)
Travel: Up to 15%
Relocation: Available for Decatur IL only
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Job Type: Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Industry: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Your Impact Starts Here

Caterpillar is looking for a Hydraulic Installation Engineering Team Leader to lead a high-impact team working on our Large Wheel Loader and Wheel Tractor Scraper product lines within the Load and Haul Division. This is more than a jobits a chance to shape the future of hydraulic systems in heavy equipment that operates in the toughest environments on the planet.

As a Team Leader youll be designing and integrating cutting-edge hydraulic systems. Youll guide a team of engineers in placing pumps motors valves and cylinders and designing the network of hoses tubes and sheet metal that brings these machines to life.

What Youll Do

• Lead Innovation: Design and integrate cutting-edge hydraulic systems for mining and construction equipment.
• Mentor Engineers: Inspire your team to deliver high-performance durable and serviceable systems.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and Cost Reduction initiatives.
• Advance Standards: Improve tools processes and design standards across the enterprise.
• System Design: Guide placement of pumps motors valves cylinders and the network of hoses tubes and sheet metal.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science from an accredited institution.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Technical Excellence: Experienced in hydraulic and engine installation (or a related design field) with a background in construction mining or agricultural equipment. Skilled across multiple engineering functions; Creo experience is a plus. Strong knowledge in hydraulic systems design mentoring engineers and cross-functional collaboration.
• Project Management: Experienced in planning estimating and managing complex projects. Able to identify risks develop contingency plans and maintain clear communication with stakeholders. Capable of conducting regular reviews and implementing effective control mechanisms to ensure project success.
• Team Management: Proven ability to define team roles lead diverse teams to successful outcomes and foster a culture of accountability. Skilled in recognizing individual contributions and facilitating productive team meetings with consistent follow-through.
• Requirements Analysis: Experienced in documenting and modeling functional requirements. Proficient in using advanced tools for prototyping and ensuring traceability. Able to lead quality reviews and guide teams through thorough requirements analysis.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Capable of resolving high-impact equipment and system issues using advanced diagnostics. Experienced in evaluating business impact monitoring performance trends and mentoring others in complex multi-vendor environments.
• Product Design and Development: Demonstrated ability to develop standards and introduce innovative techniques to streamline product development. Skilled in managing diverse product lines leading proof-of-concept initiatives and designing functional prototypes to validate new concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
• Six Sigma experience or familiarity.

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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