Engineering Manager, Platform Software

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Summary:

The Core Embedded Software division is seeking a leader to fill the position of Engineering Manager for the Platform Software section. This position provides people and technical leadership for a team of about 20 Cat and Agency team members located in Mossville, IL along with providing product line direction for global resources. This position manages an annual global budget in the range of $6M to $7M. This team has responsibility for delivery of FPGA & board support package software for the electronic control modules utilized across the breadth of Caterpillar product lines. This position will interact regularly with systems teams & managers to focus on clarifying requirements & system integration impacts, optimizing controller performance, and ensuring proper validation of the software.

Job Duties

• Leadership of the Platform Software section
• Provide people leadership, drive career development, and act as a mentor for a diverse multi-functional team
• Lead the global work group to meet clients’ objectives for delivery of FPGA & Platform Software
• Collaborate with and communicate results to the Machine & Engine Systems teams
• Work with members of the Senior Technology Leadership Forum (STLF) to prioritize information related projects that will benefit the Caterpillar enterprise
• Work with Cat Electronics Chief Engineers, Tech Stewards, clients, and process partners to develop roadmaps and strategies for Platform Software
• Manage staffing and delivery execution across numerous ECM platforms in alignment with sponsor affordability

What You Will Have:

• **Managing People:**Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successfulteams, anddiligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

• **Collaborating Globally:**Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

• **Communicating for Impact:**Knowledge ofconcepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive,transmitand accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.

• **Decision Making and Critical Thinking:**Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• **Customer/Market Focus:**Understanding ofthe importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.

Consideration for top candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

• 15+ years of engineering experience, in roles of increasing responsibility

• Electronics systems, hardware, or software development experience

• Experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process

• Supervisory and global team leadership experience

• Demonstrated strong technical and analytical skills

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate towork full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position may require up to 10% travel

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Summary Pay Range:

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00

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:

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

January 26, 2026 - February 8, 2026

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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