Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

About EPD:

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary:

As part of the Large Electric Power Product Group, the Technical Sales Support team is the direct interface to our dealers & customers.  The Engineering Manager role will lead the global team responsible for the sales of LEPS gensets in complex applications.  The role includes development of product and market strategies while managing a team of Dealer/Customer facing professionals who are responsible for generating concept designs & commercial offerings.  The organization is the dividing line & perfect location for those interested in both technical & commercial aspects of the LEPS business. 

What you will do:

Lead a dealer and customer-facing team of Solution Sales Consultants, Account Managers, Engineering Managers, and Sales Support Engineers. Train, develop, and mentor team members, focusing on professional growth and performance. Monitor and review the work of subordinates to ensure quality and alignment with business goals.

Work across a matrix organization to foster a culture of being “Easy to do business with.” Liaise between field teams and factory operations to ensure alignment and communication. Collaborate with peer groups in technical sales support, engineering, project management, and operations.

Forecast revenue, volume, and AVM reporting to support business planning. Manage and improve internal processes for operational efficiency. Support adjacent territory and global account sales teams.

Provide marketing input for product development and functional specifications.  Develop and implement product introduction strategies and monitor customer acceptance. Represent the company at industry associations, dealer/customer presentations, and factory visits.

Providing custom solutions for customer needs for electric power products

Monitoring, maintaining & developing technical information to guide dealer and customers on electric power applications

Providing leadership to create and maintain processes used to design, develop and manufacture components, systems, products, services, and technologies.

Managing engineering product and manufacturing process or quality issues, from concept through commissioning.

Ensure commercial offerings meet customer specifications and are profitable. Guide the team in interpreting complex customer documents and crafting tailored solutions.

Understand complex commercial and technical issues that impact the business. Ensure new product programs meet market needs through collaboration with multi-functional teams.

Develop marketing and training materials to support solution promotion strategies.

What you will have: 

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.

Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans.

Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.

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

Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.

Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.

Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.

Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.

Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.

Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.

Experience and understanding of genset loading, load profiles, and the application of standby generation.

Managing People: Extensive experience and knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction.

Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions.

Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.

Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.

Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand.

Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field.

Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise.

Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential.

Degree Requirement:

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering

Additional Information:

This position is located in Lafayette, Indiana and requires 5 day on-site availability

Domestic travel up to 25% & minimal international travel is required.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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:

August 5, 2025 - August 12, 2025

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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