Engineering Manager Rapid Electrification
Clayton, OH - USA
Job Summary
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
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EES is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Rapid Electrification team with accountability for High-Voltage (HV) Electrical System Integration. This team owns electrical system design for L5 electric powertrains and L6 Electrified Machine Development across Resource Industries Construction Industries and Power & Energy segments. We support NPI NTI and Small Batch programs including customer early learners technology demonstrators and advanced prototypes in collaboration with EES component teams machine product groups and Cat Technology.
What you will do:
Leads highimpact engineering initiatives from concept through delivery owning technical execution schedule cost and quality.
Develops project scope and technical approach to address business challenges and opportunities.
Serves as handson technical leader contributing directly to design implementation integration troubleshooting and validation activities.
Oversees project progress risks and costs; communicates status to stakeholders and participating functional areas; proactively resolves issues.
Provides specialized engineering technical support and consulting services across the organization.
Directs project staffing; motivates mentors and develops project team members and emerging technical leaders.
Supports talent development through coaching feedback and performance discussions; contributes to staffing and development planning.
Ensures achievement of engineering plans while maintaining high standards of product quality safety and customer satisfaction.
What you have:
Degree Requirement
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science curriculum.
Technical Excellence
Ability to design build troubleshoot and deliver technical solutions within electrified machines
Level: Extensive Experience
Leads and contributes handson to design development integration and validation activities.
Provides effective solutions to moderate and complex technical challenges through strong technical competence.
Engages subject matter experts as needed to resolve technical issues efficiently.
Mentors and coaches engineers to improve technical rigor solution quality and execution.
Assumes accountability for personal technical output and the technical quality of project outcomes.
Product Design and Development
Ability to design build and evolve products or technologies from concept through production.
Level: Expert
Leads crossfunctional teams in product and system design and development efforts.
Contributes directly to design decisions build activities and engineering tradeoffs.
Develops and improves processes for product design development and delivery.
Advocates for new tools technologies and methods that enhance product development.
Anticipates future product technology and customer needs.
Project Management
Ability to plan organize monitor and control projects to achieve objectives.
Level: Extensive Experience
Plans estimates staffs and monitors engineering projects of varying scope and complexity.
Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates and executes mitigation and contingency plans.
Maintains transparency through regular project reviews and status communication.
Balances speed quality and cost when managing execution.
Applies and coaches effective project management tools and methodologies.
Team and People Leadership
Ability to build guide and support effective teams.
Level: Working to Extensive Experience
Provides daytoday technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
Coaches and mentors engineers and project team members to grow technical and professional skills.
Monitors team engagement and morale; recognizes contributions and achievements.
Participates in performance feedback and development planning discussions.
Fosters a collaborative inclusive and resultsoriented team environment.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems
Ability to anticipate diagnose and resolve technical issues in development or manufacturing environments.
Level: Extensive Experience
Leads investigation and resolution of difficult or highimpact technical issues.
Evaluates business impact and prioritizes resolution efforts appropriately.
Applies structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques.
Coaches others in effective problem isolation and resolution methods.
Ensures corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Collaborating Globally
Ability to work effectively across cultures functions and geographies.
Level: Working Knowledge
Collaborates with global teams to solve shared technical and delivery challenges.
Adapts communication and working styles for diverse partners and stakeholders.
Builds productive working relationships across organizational boundaries.
Shares information and best practices to improve overall execution.
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Other:
Position is located in Clayton North Carolina
Domestic Relocation is available
Sponsorship is not available
Position requires 5 day in office work schedule
Summary Pay Range:
$147760.00 - $221640.00Compensation 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:
May 5 2026 - May 19 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
Manager
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.