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  • Principal Digital Deployment Manager; Dynamics 365

    Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar, Inc. job in Champaign, IL

    **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. Caterpillar is embarking on a bold digital transformation to revolutionize our dealers' systems - seamless, intelligent, and designed for the future. We are developing a scalable, modern ERP solution for Caterpillar dealers, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure Integration Services. This next-generation platform will leverage pre-configured business processes, optimized workflows and AI-powered automation to streamline operations, accelerate digital capability deployment, and elevate customer experience across our global dealer network. We are seeking a delivery-focused Principal Digital Deployment Manager; Dynamics 365 to lead a team of Deployment Consultants supporting Caterpillar Dealers in the Americas and their selected System Integrator to deploy our Dealer ERP Template. This high-impact role is part of a newly launched strategic initiative and will serve as a delivery orchestrator, aligning teams to program objectives, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes through scaled Agile practices. **What You Will Do:** + Managing the day-to-day activities of existing Caterpillar Deployment consultants and their ongoing Dealer Deployment projects, including overseeing project responsibilities and schedules.Developing contingency plans for potential risks. + Organizing and coordinating teams who work on diverse aspects of digital programs around the Caterpillar Dealership. + Carry "Voice of the Dealer" into the Product and Engineering team for future deployment and dealer needs on MS Dynamics 365 + Develop existing teams talent and skillsets in MS Dynamics 365 and supporting deployment tools such as Mavim, Leapworks, etc. + Serving as an collaborative leader and liaison, developing deep working relationships between Caterpillar Dealers, System Integrators and Caterpillar product and engineering teams. + Facilitating meetings and discussions with Caterpillar Dealer and Cat Digital leaders to share continual update and full transparency of status on deployment projects. + Lead and mentor existing team members to foster a high-performing Agile culture + Identifying, escalating, and tracking risks, issues and cross-team dependencies so deployment projects run to committed time schedules and expected quality. + Managing the Azure DevOps environment to support efficient deployment projects and accurate recording of Caterpillar Dealer Deployment needs for success project completion. + Be a strong deployment SME voice in regular product and steering committee meetings and stakeholder events for the Cat Dealer ERP Template + Give strategic leadership to your deployment team and set working priorities. + Achieve Enterprise set Deployment targets for each calendar year. + Manage team T&E budget. + Limited Travel required. (Up to 25% of working time) **What You Will Have:** **ERP & Systems Knowledge** **(MS Dynamics 365 focus)** + Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 in a product, process or deployment leadership role. + Understanding of ERP configuration, security, and integrations with related systems. + Awareness of Microsoft release cycles and ability to assess new features for business value. + Knowledge of System product lifecycle management, including adoption and change management. **Implementation:** Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: ERP and CRM products). **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. **Planning:** Tactical, Strategic: 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. Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives. **IT Program Management:** Knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources. Directs team members in analyzing client requirements in an appropriate manner. **IT Project Control and Reporting:** Knowledge of project control and reporting; ability to monitor the vital signs of an IT project while managing its progress and delivery schedule. **Considerations For Top Candidates:** + Demonstrate the ability to and experience of building teams, processes and organizational frameworks in relation to ERP and System deployments + Working experience of deploying Microsoft D365 and leveraging Mavim, Leapworks and Walkme. + The position typically requires a college or university degree or certification that is equivalent. + Proven experience designing and implementing Dynamics 365 Customer Service + Strong understanding of customer service and support operations Experience with full lifecycle implementations of Dynamics 365, from requirements gathering to deployment + Extensive experience in systems architecture, focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations + Microsoft Azure: Experience with Azure PaaS and IaaS services, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Azure Data Factory + Power Platform: Proficiency with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and AI Builder + Integration Technologies: Experience with Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Integration Services + Data & Analytics: Knowledge of Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, and data modeling for Dynamics 365 implementations + DevOps: Experience with Azure DevOps, including source control, pipelines, and ALM practices for Dynamics 365 + Security: Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), role-based security, and data protection in Dynamics 365 implementations + Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions. + Knowledge of Caterpillar business and dealership operations preferred + Interest in AI transformation **Additional Details:** + This position has the option to be based in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Irving, TX (Dallas), Scottsdale, AZ **Summary Pay Range:** $144,960.00 - $217,320.00 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 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 **************************** **Posting Dates:** December 10, 2025 - January 1, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
    $145k-217.3k yearly 18d ago
  • Senior Data Specialist

    Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar, Inc. job in Rossville, IL

    **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. The Strategic Procurement & Planning Division is hiring a Senior Data Specialist based in Mossville, Illinois. In this role at Caterpillar, you will define the vision, strategy, and execution for the Sales Data Platform, which supports sales, order, and work tool data for Machines, Work Tools, and Engines. You will bridge business needs with technology solutions to deliver high-quality, secure, and accessible data that powers analytics, planning, order management, forecasting, and operational efficiency across Strategic Planning and Procurement. **Education Requirements:** + Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics or related field. **Key Responsibilities:** **Product Strategy & Roadmap** + Define and maintain the Sales Data Platform vision and roadmap. + Prioritize features based on business value, compliance, and cost. + Lead data mapping and normalization for consistency. + Drive modernization, including migration to cloud platforms. + Ensure interoperability across enterprise data domains. **Data Stewardship and Ownership** + Establish and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and metadata practices. + Monitor data lineage and maintain documentation to ensure transparency and traceability. + Serve as the escalation point for data quality issues and coordinate resolution across business and IT teams. **Data Governance & Compliance** + Ensure adherence to data governance policies, including data quality, security, and regulatory compliance. + Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to manage risk and meet audit requirements. **Stakeholder Engagement** + Partner with leadership and product groups to understand evolving data needs. + Act as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. + Communicate platform capabilities and progress clearly to leadership. **Platform Development & Delivery** + Manage product backlog, user stories, and sprint planning in Agile. + Oversee data ingestion, integration, and transformation for S&OP sources. + Enable self-service analytics for decision-making. + Ensure successful UAT and stakeholder sign-off. **Performance & Cost Optimization** + Monitor platform performance and optimize workflows for speed, reliability, maintainability, and cost efficiency. + Track ROI and cost avoidance resulting from platform improvements. **Communicating Clear Concepts** + Translate complex data models and technical architecture into clear, actionable insights for business and technical stakeholders. + Create visualizations, documentation, and presentations to support ongoing data quality and monitoring, ensuring high-quality data for digital solutions. + Lead cross-functional meetings and workshops to align data initiatives with business goals and improve data literacy. **Top candidates will have:** + Familiarity with basics of Sales and Operations planning and supply chain principles, procedures, and techniques. + Data governance and compliance expertise. + Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. + Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. + Demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment. + Demonstrated ability to analyze details, synthesize solutions, communicate issues clearly, lead root cause investigations, and deliver effective resolutions. **Additional Details:** + **Location:** Mossville, IL + **Relocation:** Not available + **Sponsorship:** Not offered + **Work Arrangement:** On-site, five days per week **Summary Pay Range:** $110,520.00 - $165,840.00 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 **Posting Dates:** December 10, 2025 - January 1, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
    $110.5k-165.8k yearly 18d ago
  • Senior Digital Operations Support Analyst

    Caterpillar 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar job in Champaign, IL

    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. Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior Digital Operations Specialist to drive operational excellence and scalability across our digital analytics ecosystem. This role will mentor the Analytics Administrator, champion efficiency improvements, and enable the enrollment of 100,000 machines into our intelligent analytics platform. Familiarity with the Cat Foresight backend is essential to ensure seamless integration and enhanced analytics coverage. What You Will Do: Assists Analytics Team with implementing new products, new releases and software upgrades. Responds to inquiries and requests from clients. Supports users in product operation and maintenance. Participates in analysis of client identified issues or problems which may require changes to software, procedures, or documentation. Diagnoses, troubleshoots and resolves common technical problems. Escalates as per procedures. What You Will Have: Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Problem Solving: Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Analytics Product Technical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of technical aspects of analytics products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of analytics products. Analytics Release Management: Extensive knowledge of strategies, practices and tools for managing versions and distribution of software products and enhancements; ability to evaluate and improve release management practices and tools. Technical Troubleshooting: Extensive knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation. Considerations for Top Candidates: Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred). Experience: Typically 5+ years in digital operations or systems administration roles. Proven experience mentoring junior team members. Hands-on experience with large-scale system deployments and automation. Technical Skills: Familiarity with Cat Foresight backend and related infrastructure. Proficiency in scripting and automation tools. Extensive experience using APIs via Postman Strong understanding of data integration and analytics platforms. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information: This position will have the option to be based out of our Champaign, IL or Peoria, IL offices. #LI #BI (used to post on Built In Chicago) What You Will Get: Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us. 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: $110,520.00 - $179,640.00 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 Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants. Posting Dates: December 18, 2025 - January 4, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
    $49k-61k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • 2026 Leadership & Technical Development Program - Automation and Robotics

    Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar, Inc. job in Rossville, IL

    **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. **Your Impact 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 the Role** Caterpillar's Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) for Automation and Robotics is approximately a three-year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting challenges within operations and manufacturing. Being part of the LTDP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross-functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership. This program provides the opportunity to build foundational technical and leadership skills for future success within the organization. Caterpillar's Automation and Robotics track is focused on building manufacturing automation technical competency in process design and analysis, research and development, technology introduction, and automation integration. This opportunity advances your development and training to build future technical experts and leaders within Automation and Manufacturing. **What You Will Do** Professionals within the program will complete three 12-18 month rotations, which are defined based on business needs. You must be willing to travel and relocate to any participating facility in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program. You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to): + Foundational Automation role + Manufacturing Engineering + Product Development + Supplier Engagement role **What You Have - Skills and Experiences** In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills. + Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities. + Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experiences. + Fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement automation technology, solutions, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention. + Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain, and effectively apply new skills & knowledge. + Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Participate in, and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment. + Ensure all team member's contributions are recognized and valued. **Progra** **m Qualifications** + Completed degree from a university/college by the start of the program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Robotics or other relevant Engineering or Technology degrees + Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding) + Must be willing to relocate domestically based upon business need for each rotation and for post-program assignment + Program Start Dates: January & June 2026 **Top Candidates May Also Have** + 0-2 years of relevant manufacturing or roboticsexperience, which may include internships or academic projects + Project or Team Leadership experience + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills + Ideal for those building foundational skills in manufacturing & automation, generally within the first 0-2 years of their career **Additional Information:** + Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application. + Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States. + Rotation locations can be anywhere in the U.S., including but not limited to the Midwest, Southeast, Texas, and Southern California. + Relocation is available. + Sponsorship is **NOT ** available for this position. + This position requires working onsite five days a week. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates should explore our direct hire positions at *************************** . For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media. **Summary Pay Range:** $79,800.00 - $119,760.00 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 ***************************. **Posting Dates:** December 2, 2025 - March 30, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
    $79.8k-119.8k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Inventory Record Accuracy Manager

    Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar, Inc. job in Decatur, IL

    **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. **Inventory Record Accuracy Manager** **Location:** Decatur, IL **Relocation Assistance:** Offered **Visa Sponsorship:** Not offered **Travel:** Up to 15% **Work Arrangement:** On-site **Job Summary** Join Caterpillar as an **Inventory Record Accuracy Manager** and lead initiatives to ensure precise inventory data integrity across our manufacturing operations. This role is critical for maintaining accurate material records, supporting production efficiency, and driving compliance with global standards. You will oversee inventory accuracy processes, implement best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material flow. Located in **Decatur, IL** , this position offers the opportunity to influence large-scale operations and deliver measurable improvements in supply chain performance. If you are passionate about inventory control and operational excellence, this is your chance to make an impact. **What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities)** + Coordinating with operations, logistics, and material requirements team to ensure accurate management of on-site inventory. + Developing and continuously improving the accuracy of logistical processes to ensure accurate movement and material transactions. + Manages count and reconciler team to meet corporate standards for inventory count programs. + Defining and sharing inventory record accuracy strategy and glidepath with facility and business resources stakeholders. + Supports audit activities with both internal and external auditing bodies to ensure internal processes are meeting compliance requirements. **What You Have (Required Skills)** + **Data Gathering & Analysis:** Ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. + **Inventory Management - MFG:** Ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods. + **Supply Chain Management - MFG:** Ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes. **Preferred Skills** + APICS/CPIM certification. + Experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment industry. + Familiarity with Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies. + Advanced proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools. **Summary Pay Range:** $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 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 **Posting Dates:** December 17, 2025 - January 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
    $36k-56k yearly est. 11d ago
  • Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator - Rigid Frame Trucks

    Caterpillar 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar job in Decatur, IL

    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. Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator - Rigid Frame Trucks Location: Decatur, IL Relocation Assistance: Offered Visa Sponsorship: Not offered Travel: Up to 15% Work Arrangement: On-site Job Summary Join Caterpillar as a Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator and play a critical role in aligning supply chain operations globally with business objectives. In this position, you will coordinate demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling to ensure optimal product availability and customer satisfaction. This role offers exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic decision-making processes that impact global operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data-driven planning, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Located in Decatur, IL, this position provides competitive pay, benefits, and career growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes to balance supply and demand. Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory control. Monitor production schedules and adjust plans to meet changing customer requirements. Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement. Prepare and present reports to leadership on planning metrics and performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the S&OP framework. Required Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of supply chain principles, demand planning, and inventory management. Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience. Preferred Skills Experience with SAP, Power BI, ERP systems, or similar enterprise planning tools. Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. Advanced data visualization and reporting skills. Prior experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment industry. Summary Pay Range: $110,520.00 - $165,840.00 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 Posting Dates: December 15, 2025 - January 4, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
    $28k-46k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
  • Motor Design Architect - Electrification

    Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar, Inc. job in Rossville, IL

    **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 E+ES** Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified powertrains, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. 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. As a **Motor Design Architect** concentrating on the rotating electrics design in the Medium Voltage Rotating Components team, you will be joining a rapid growing innovative team on the cutting edge of electrification. You will have the unique opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of rotating electrical components primarily consisting of motors and generators. The Medium Voltage Rotating Components team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of components for multiple Caterpillar applications. You will have the opportunity to strengthening your simulation skills, analytical skills, and mastery of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts associated with medium voltage motors and generators. You will be responsible for the execution and coordination of design efforts necessary for the successful design and development. You will have the opportunity to lead and work with a highly experienced team of engineers, having significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications. **What you will do:** + Design owner of products + Develop design concepts through a process of optimization + Strong collaboration with suppliers through potential Development Agreements + Quality leadership through PPAP and overall APQP rigor + Current Product Improvements through feedback from the field + Collaborate with machine businesses NPI & NTI product programs and their respected design groups + Supply chain ownership of materials and cost + Identify and work with other Caterpillar subject matter experts on aspects of the design **What you will have:** **Degree Requirement** Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) **Product Development :** Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables of product development life cycle for rotating component assemblies; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace. Level Extensive Experience: - Demonstrated experience mechanical & electrical systems and/or components with special emphasis on electric drive systems - Presents coordinated marketing and product development plans. - Strength in computer-aided design. - Estimates time, effort, and resources required for thorough development through design and testing - Collaborates with test engineers in understanding alternative means of testing and considerations for production and development testing. - Manages a significant piece of a successful product roadmap. - Oversees all phases, activities and deliverables of the product development methodology. **Decision Making and Critical Thinking** : Knowledge of the design for manufacturing process and methodologies in evaluating. Level Extensive Experience: - Approaches complex problems by breaking them down into its component parts. - 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. - Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. - Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions. **Effective Communications:** Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Extensive Experience: - Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems. - Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. - Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. - Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement. **Project Management:** Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Level Extensive Experience: - Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time. - Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects. - Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans. - Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients. - Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties. - Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms. **Troubleshooting Technical Problems:** Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. Level Extensive Experience: - Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution. - Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems. - Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs. - Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment. - Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach. - Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems. \#LI **Additional Information** - This role will be located in Mossville, IL - This role does offer relocation. - This role does not offer sponsorship. - This role will require 10% travel. - This position requires working onsite five days a week. **Summary Pay Range:** $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 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 **************************** **Posting Dates:** December 10, 2025 - January 4, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
    $126k-189k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Delivery Improvement Leader

    GE Aerospace 4.8company rating

    Bloomington, IL job

    Senior Combustors and Structural Components Delivery Improvement Leader (DIL) will achieve the best delivery execution outcomes while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. This leader will work with the Delivery Sub Commodity Team to ensure robust processes are developed, followed, and improved to deliver significant changes that will lead to delivery improvement, constraint management, and recovery planning to drive supplier performance and execution. This role will require 25% of time dedicated to on-the-job training and developing capability of the SFL team within their sub commodity. Role will also require 25% travel to suppliers. **Job Description** + Individual contributor with proven ability to utilizeinterpersonal skills and influence at all levels of the business, including supplier senior management. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations. + Active role in supporting the definition of delivery processes, partnered with the supplier teams and communicate expectation on application of processes and rules into working level teams. + Leverage enterprise and horizontal resources to the Gemba for problem solving and systemic action planning. + Provide training and mentorship to new team members on delivery processes and standard work, ensuring achievement of business training goals. This includes action plans where there are gaps on reporting within agreed IT system (AMT), commit participation and hardware to go parts. + Responsible for Military and Commercial Spares forecast and delinquency burn down plans + Partner with Supplier Fulfillment Leaders and Delivery Leaders to take lead on internal dialogues on shortages that impact the business; may require participation in weekly business reviews. + Provide input and ensure adherence to standard work and training material defined while accurately representing their business units' needs to the process team. + Through deployment of standard work and established processes, achieve comprehensive supplier health and manage action plans to meet supplier site goals regarding quality and delivery metrics. + Act as the focal person within business unit for questions and problems within respective area of expertise and flow any concerns/help needed to process team. + Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within their discipline and understanding risk of change. + May require strong commercial and delivery awareness and is expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation. + Regularly advises management in the function and/or in the business. Has a supportive role in decision making about important subjects. + Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function. + Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. Required Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years supplier management experience + minimum of 5 years sourcing experience) Desired Characteristics: + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. + Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. + Ability to document, plan, market, and execute changes of significant magnitude. + Established project management skills. + Ability to influence and drive change across the organization. + Train, develop, and coach employees to a common vision + Ability to develop and document standard operating processes + Experience with lean initiatives + Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn + Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively + Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed + Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative + Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker The base pay range for this position is $116,000-$154,000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 01/03/26. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._ **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
    $116k-154k yearly 2d ago
  • Field Service Power Generation Technician

    Cummins Inc. 4.6company rating

    Normal, IL job

    **We are looking for a talented Field Service Power Generation Technician/Mechanic to join our Distribution Business in Normal, IL.** In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: + Completing repair activities on generators or components + Engaging with customers in a courteous and professional manner + Perform maintenance/repairs utilizing diagnostic tools + Maintain detailed records of service + Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies + Ongoing development/certifications on new and existing Cummins products + Maintain own tools **RESPONSIBILITIES** In order to be successful in this role you will need the following: + Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities. + High Voltage / Low Voltage experience. + Capable of electrical repair and maintenance with minimal supervision - hands on exposure to working on power generation products. + Basic Diesel Engine experience. + Proficient troubleshooting and repairs of generators, transfer switches, and auxiliary components. + Able to perform repairs on ATS systems and able to perform commissioning on a new ATS installation. **Compensation and Benefits Base** salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. **Education, Licenses, Certifications:** Apprentice Certified Power Generation/ Electrical Technician (Preferred) Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution Current relevant electrical certification Locally valid driving permit This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **Experience:** Basic level field service work experience Intermediate level knowledge of and/or experience with of power generation products High Voltage/ Low Voltage experience Customer service experience **QUALIFICATIONS** Basic generator maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Understanding of electric theory. - A current valid license is required for this role - This role requires a 5 year motor vehicle report, free from major violations - This role requires applicant to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical - 3 years driving experience - This role is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) driving regulations including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use - Federal law requires a CDL holder to be 21 years of age or older, applicant must be 21 years of age **Job** Service **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site with Flexibility **Job Type** Technician **Min Salary** $26.54 **Max Salary** $39.8 **ReqID** 2421038 **Relocation Package** Yes **100% On-Site** No **Cummins and E-Verify** At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit *************** to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
    $26.5-39.8 hourly 60d+ ago
  • 2026 STEM Student Trainee

    Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar, Inc. job in Rossville, IL

    **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 the Role / What You Will Do** Caterpillar is seeking high school STEM students enrolled in advanced courses or active in STEM clubs to collaborate with our engineering professionals on real projects. As a STEM Student Trainee (SST), you will gain hands-on experience, network with company leaders, and explore different areas of Caterpillar. Through teamwork and business interactions, you will sharpen your skills, present ideas, and track progress - while preparing for an exciting future in STEM. **What You Will Do** You will join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with Caterpillar employees at all levels. The program is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 8 weeks. You can focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to): + **Product Design:** Engineer components & systems for Caterpillar products to meet our customers' needs. Deliver solutions by leading collaboration with cross functional teams throughout our value chain starting from initial concept through production. + **Simulation/Performance Analysis** : CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS), FEA - Finite Element Analysis, 3D modelling, root cause investigation; system/subsystem/component design optimization, structural dynamics, development and optimization of Engine, Aftertreatment, Battery, Fuel Cell, Powertrain, and/or Machine System performance. + **Test/Validation/Hands on:** Apply strong mechanical engineering understanding in a test/validation (hands-on) environment, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with others for optimal results. + **Controls Development:** Develop/Implement control system algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink for various control systems including but not limited to engine controllers, machine implement controllers as well as powertrain controllers. Will be responsible for understanding the feature requirement, implementing it as well as testing it prior to a production roll out. + **Electronic Components:** Will be responsible for designing and testing various electronic control modules as well as various electronic components. Will work with various internal Caterpillar clients to understand controller/component requirements, help design Printed Circuit Board layouts as well as perform digital/analog/power circuit analysis and testing. Other duties may include working with suppliers, testing the controllers/components in various environments, ensuring that FMEA's [Failure Mode and Effects Analysis] are conducted and documented to meet stringent Caterpillar quality requirements. + **Embedded Software Development:** Develop embedded software in C, C# and/or C++ for various electronic control modules. Some examples of embedded software development applications include Datalink communications, Inputs and Outputs [Sensors and actuators], speed calculation, injection/spark timing, memory management, CPU optimization, multi core design and implementation etc. In addition, some areas of work include developing scripts in Python/Visual Basic for automation. + **Software Validation/Verification for Electronic Systems:** Verify functionality of a feature or control system algorithm on a HIL [Hardware in the Loop] simulator bench or a SIL [Software in the loop] system. Understand requirements of the feature and/or the schematics of the controller / control system, verify functionality and debug/report anomalies to the development team and help validate fixes. + **Engineering Data Analytics:** Leverage ability to write and understand computer code, especially Python; apply knowledge of data analytics/data science, machine learning concepts/tools, and engineering and statistics fundamentals. + **Process Engineering:** Apply mechanical, manufacturing, systems and/or industrial engineering knowledge to analyze and optimize an engineering process. Will have the opportunity to leverage problem-solving and communication skills. **What You Have - Skills and Knowledge** In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills. + Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities + Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, clubs, and relevant work experience + Fundamental understanding of engineering, ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention + Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge + Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment **Internship Program Qualifications:** + Must be 16 years of age by the start of the program + You need to be a full-time high school student when you apply. + You need a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale at your current school (no rounding). + Must have access to reliable transportation to get to and from work. **Top Candidates Might Have:** + Led a project or team + Participated in FIRST programs + Completed a technical internship or research project + Strong communication and people skills **Additional Information:** + Be sure to attach your **resume** and an **unofficial high school transcript** . Applications without these documents may not be considered. ( _Tip: You can usually download an unofficial transcript from your school's online portal or ask your school counselor for a copy.)_ + Sponsorship is **NOT** available for this position. + These positions are located in East Peoria, Pontiac, Mossville, Chillicothe, and Morton (Illinois); Alpharetta, Georgia; and Clayton and Sanford, North Carolina. **Summary Pay Range:** $15.00 - $17.00* * Hourly Rate is based solely on the student's grade classification (junior, senior, or recent HS graduate) before the start of the internship. **STEM Student Trainee Benefits:** + The total rewards package, beyond base salary, includes: + Paid holiday + Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Volunteer Day **Beyond the Important Project Work, STEM Student Trainees Will Enjoy:** + A fun, interactive orientation + Tours of our cutting-edge manufacturing and research facilities + Mentorship from experienced professionals + Social events to connect with other students + Networking with company leaders + Building real-world business skills + Career chats with experts about your future **Final Details:** Check your email often, including your **junk** or **spam** folder! That's how we'll communicate with you about next steps. _Want to know your application status?_ Log in to your candidate account on our careers website. Your status will always be updated there. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media. **Summary Pay Range:** $15.00 - $43.00 **Intern Hour Rate:** An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship. **Intern Benefits:** The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible: + Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Day + Housing Stipend + Relocation Assistance + Medical coverage + Voluntary benefits 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 **************************** **Posting Dates:** December 1, 2025 - March 12, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
    $15-43 hourly 27d ago
  • 2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Manufacturing

    Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar, Inc. job in Rossville, IL

    **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. **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 the Role** Caterpillar's Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Order-to-Delivery (MSOD) Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside manufacturing professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams. Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities. In addition to this work, Interns can network with management throughout the company to learn about Caterpillar areas outside their assigned team. Students can deepen their business skills in their assignments through team and business partner interactions, develop their skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through the performance and evaluation process. **What You Will Do** You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks. You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to): + **Manufacturing** **Engineering ** : Responsible and accountable for enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes in our facilities, monitoring equipment and process reliability, identifying and addressing problem areas and providing engineering support on equipment, processes, or facilities + **Quality** : Analyzing non-conformance data and maintaining quality system documentation. Participating in and offering technical support to internal and external audits; following up response of corrective action from audit. Interacting with manufacturing team members to determinethe root cause of quality issues and ensure that corrective and preventive action is implemented. + **Automation:** Collecting and researching data on customer experience with robotic platforms. Documenting architecture specifications, software design description, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures. Utilizing appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain software and hardware systems of robotic tools; assisting in the verification and validation process. Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms. **What You Have - Skills and Experiences** In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills. + Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities + Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge + Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment + Ensure all team members' contributions are recognized and valued **Internship Program Qualifications:** + Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college in one of the following degree programs: Engineering, Engineering Management/Technology, Industrial Distribution/Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degreesat the time of application and throughout the program. + Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship. + If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university. + Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution. + Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation. **Top candidates can also have:** + Project or Team Leadership experience + Previous internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills **Additional Information:** + Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application. + Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States. + Sponsorship is **NOT** available for this position. + Relocation is available to those that qualify + This position requires working onsite five days a week. Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience: + Comprehensive internship orientation + Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities + Product Demonstration + Mentorship Programs + Various social events + Networking with leadership + Business skill building + Career discussion with leaders and experts **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media. 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 *************************** . **Summary Pay Range:** $25.00 - $43.00 **Intern Hour Rate:** An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship. **Intern Benefits:** The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible: + Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Day + Housing Stipend + Relocation Assistance + Medical coverage + Voluntary benefits 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 ***************************. **Posting Dates:** December 2, 2025 - March 30, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
    $30k-35k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Government Accounting Manager

    GE Aerospace 4.8company rating

    Bloomington, IL job

    The GE Aerospace NorthStar Government Accounting (GA) Manager is a key member of GE Aviation Government Business Controllership (GBC) team, responsible for creating the vision, setting the strategy and leading execution to deliver maximum compliant recovery of cost for through forward pricing and incurred cost rates supporting NorthStar's business portfolio. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring NorthStar's disclosed accounting practices are in accordance with the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) via a compliant Disclosure Statement (DS). The GA Manager will lead all aspects of the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) and Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) processes, from development through audit and negotiation of rate agreements with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Divisional Administrative Contracting Officer (DACO). The GA Manager will have daily contact with NorthStar Finance, Engineering, and business P&L stakeholders. Additionally, the GA Manager will have ongoing interactions with representatives from US Government Buying Commands, DCMA, and DCAA. Finally, the GA Manager will ensure synchronization with the wider Government Business team to achieve team and business objectives. **Job Description** **J** **ob D** **e** **sc** **r** **ip** **t** **i** **on** **R** **o** **les a** **n** **d Re** **s** **p** **on** **s** **i** **b** **i** **li** **t** **ie** **s** + Develop, review, and publish indirect overhead and direct labor forward pricing, billing, and final (ICS) rates that are synchronized to NorthStar's financial planning calendar and other critical inputs. + Negotiate proposed rates with the DCMA. + Support FPRP and ICS audits with the DCAA. + Implement monthly cost monitoring to ensure accuracy of pricing and billing rates. Identify significant variances, work with pool managers to determine root causes and present analysis and recommendations to business leadership and cognizant DCMA DACO and ACOs. + Gather input for, model the impact of changes, and submit NorthStar's Disclosure Statement to the cognizant DCMA office. The GA Manager will support the audit and any required remediations. Build open and positive relationships with internal business partners and USG customers. + Implement business processes that are compliant with the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and support the requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense supplement (DFARS, and other applicable acquisition elations and guidance. + Ensure NorthStar's DS, FPRP and ICS processes support continued approval of the six DFARS Contractor Business Systems + Personally lead process improvement and lean transformation efforts to eliminate waste, improve transparency, establish standard work, and enhance the value the team brings to the business. **Requ** **i** **r** **e** **d** **Q** **u** **al** **i** **fi** **c** **a** **tions** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. + Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, Government Business or related field. + Significant related experience at a major defense contractor, DCMA, or DCAA + Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. **Des** **i** **r** **e** **d** **Ch** **a** **r** **a** **c** **t** **e** **ri** **s** **tics** + Deep domain expertise in Government Accounting with significant practical experience leading DS, FPRP and ICS processes. + Significant experience interacting with senior DCMA (ACO, DACO, CACO) and DCMA (supervisory auditor, Branch Manager, Regional Audit Manager) leaders. + Strong cost accounting background related to US Government contracting. + Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to tailor communications to the needs of the audience. + Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics methods and tools. + Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact Government Business. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. + Ability to apply lean principles in a transactional setting with an emphasis on root cause analysis, countermeasure development, and sustained change control. + Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. + Proven ability to lead change by identifying stakeholders, creating consensus, + Communicating openly & effectively and implementing sustainable new processes. + Able to balance strategic planning and initiatives required to enable continuous process improvement with the need to execute on tactical priorities in a resource constrained environment. + Comfortable working in an environment of ambiguity and changing priorities driven by customer requirements and external forces. The base pay range for this position is $128800 - $171700. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 12/18/25. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( _i.e_ ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
    $128.8k-171.7k yearly 39d ago
  • AI Catalyst Corporate DT

    GE Aerospace 4.8company rating

    Bloomington, IL job

    Corporate DT AI Catalyst will partner closely with the business to define and drive its most critical AI use cases. This executive will develop strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to best understand each departments' needs and develop the ideal AI roadmap for Corporate Functions Leaders including Trailing Operations. The AI Catalyst will serve as an AI thought leader and change agent across the business, helping ensure leaders and teams understand the added value the AI initiatives, tools, and best practices will ultimately bring to each function and product. Additionally, the AI Catalyst will lead seamless implementation & change management of all AI-powered solutions across Corporate DT, ensuring strong adoption impact and promoting a culture of continuous improvement & innovation firmwide. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities:** + Defines and prioritizes AI use cases based on business needs. Collaborates with various departments to understand their challenges and opportunities and develop a roadmap for AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value. + Helps business leaders and teams understand how to use AI. Provides training and resources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts, tools, and best practices, enabling informed decision-making and effective implementation. + Facilitates adoption of AI-enabled solutions within the company. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption, address any resistance or concerns, and promote a culture of innovation. + Monitors the performance and impact of AI initiatives, adjusting as needed to optimize outcomes and drive continuous improvement. + Key Leader in Data Organization & Protection: Oversee data architecture, engineering, platforms, and governance, ensuring a robust, scalable, and secure data ecosystem. + Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, digital, product, and business leaders to embed AI and data-driven decision-making across the organization. + Regulatory & Ethical AI Governance: Ensure AI solutions meet industry, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in aerospace and defense applications. **Required Qualifications / Experiences** + Bachelor's degree in computer science, STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), or equivalent experience. + Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years of experience leading global teams. + Proven expertise in designing and deploying enterprise-level data management / AI solutions. + Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. + **Note** : Military experience is equivalent to professional experience **Eligibility Requirement:** + Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job. The base pay range for this position is $176,000- $293,300. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 31, 2025. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( _i.e_ ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. **Qualifications:** + Data Management, Interpretation and Processing: Adept at organizing, analyzing, and transforming data to extract meaningful insights and support informed decision-making. + Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure for deploying and scaling AI solutions. + Business Acumen: Understands business operations, market dynamics, and financial principles to make strategic decisions. Operational Excellence: Executes business processes efficiently and effectively to achieve optimal business performance. + Experienced in Programming Tech & Tools: Expertise in languages such as Python, R, and SQL. + Strong Program Management & Organizational Skills: Spearhead all dimensions and layers within the organization to deliver on time, on budget solutions and deliverables. + Team player who prioritizes customer solutions and business objectives and unyieldingly leverages lean practices (FLIGHT DECK, GE's proprietary lean operating model) + Multi-faceted data science expert-capable of operating at a strategic level while also being hands-on ("Go to Genba") to collaboratively solve problems. + Embodies GE Aerospace's 'One Culture' characteristics: + Passionate Innovator - Drives AI and data-driven innovation to create new business opportunities. + Developer of World-Class Talent - Builds and nurtures high-performing AI and data teams. + Accountable Owner - Takes full ownership of initiatives with a focus on execution and results. **Key Competencies:** + Strategic Business Acumen + Change Leadership & AI Advocacy + Innovative Problem-Solving + Cross-Functional Influence and Collaboration + Operational Excellence - leading programs and initiatives to deliver measurable results + AI/ML/Data Science Proficiency + Data Management, Interpretation and Processing + Cybersecurity and Risk Management + Cloud Computing platforms, managing AI solutions efficiency & effectively + Programming Language Proficiency _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._ **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
    $82k-110k yearly est. 23d ago
  • Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

    Caterpillar 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar job in Rossville, IL

    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. Job Description: The Embedded Product Cybersecurity team is developing embedded cybersecurity solutions & software for Caterpillar Display, Telematics, Machine, Engine, & Autonomy product lines that will be used on production product for years to come. With the ever growing level of technology and connectivity developing cyber secure systems for onboard network topology and remote connectivity is crucial. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing cybersecurity software solutions for Caterpillar's embedded product line. They must also be willing to learn new areas of expertise in cybersecurity while working with multiple systems, software, component, and product teams to produce world class cybersecurity solutions for Caterpillar. As a senior engineer on the development team you will help conduct code reviews, architecture reviews and help set the strategic vision for next generation embedded ECU core security. What You Will Do: Design, develop, configure, and test our security-enabling software that targets a wide range of scopes, including full-stack ECU component software, system-wide onboard security software, offboard internal development tools, and ECU supplier manufacturing tools. Participate in iterative development and fast delivery of features utilizing up-to-date technologies and practices like Linux, Python, C/C++, Agile, and emergent design. Design & Document Cybersecurity features Develop Embedded Cybersecurity software solutions that will be implemented in C/C++, Rust, and Python languages Validate Embedded Cybersecurity software features used across Caterpillar's product line Knowledge and capability to identify Cybersecurity software risks What You Will Have: Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project. Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels. Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Software Development: Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation Top Candidates Will Also Have: 4-year degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Strong people interaction, teamwork, communication, and computer skills are required. The candidate must be detail oriented and a proven “self starter,” with a strong record of achievement and results. Solid experience with communication networks including Ethernet, J1939 Proprietary, Cat Data Link, and various data link protocols. Extensive experience with design and development process of Data Link Communication Protocols Desire to work in a fast-paced Agile team environment Experience in Cybersecurity Experience with GIT configuration management tool Ability to read electrical schematics Experience with CAN, J1939, and other data link protocols Experience using Design Patterns and Object-Oriented programming Experience with developing Unit Tests and Test-Driven Development Experience using debugging tools for embedded systems (e.g. Lauterbach, GDB) Additional Information: The location for this position is Mossville, IL. This role is on-site Monday to Friday. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Sponsorship will NOT be offered for this position This position may require less than 10% travel. #LI Summary Pay Range: $110,520.00 - $165,840.00 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 **************************** 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
    $110.5k-165.8k yearly Auto-Apply 23d ago
  • Capacity Assessment Team Leader

    GE Aerospace 4.8company rating

    Bloomington, IL job

    The Capacity Assessment Team Leader is responsible to build and develop a team to implement processes and measurement systems relating to capacity, capacity assessment and delivery readiness. The Team Leader leads the implementation and execution of this process with suppliers ensuring that there is a regular, thorough and robust assessment of the suppliers future looking supply capacity. This includes identification of capacity constraints at the supplier genba, development of countermeasures to mitigate constraints, hand off and communicate capacity assessment results for action plan management with the Supplier Team and Part Family Readiness leaders, and forecasting of future delivery capability with the SIOP team. The leader will develop the team's capability to be proactive problems with supplier partners and use Flight Deck and Daily Management to continually improve team performance. The goal for this role will be to ensure there are capacity assessment standards, consistently applied to collect and communicate capacity assessment results with partner organizations. The role has autonomy to create and drive rhythms to complete capacity assessments and requires high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen to achieve desired business outcomes. **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities** + Partner with the Central Readiness team, Part Family Delivery Leaders and Readiness Leaders, Supplier Partnership Office teams, Commodity teams and the Materials S&OP team to prioritize and assess 3-5+ year supplier capacity to support Delivery Readiness + Build, hire, lead, coach and develop the team of Capacity Assessment Leaders + Develop partner relationships with internal and external supplier stakeholders (Part Family, Commodity teams, Readiness, Materials and Suppliers) + Develop and maintain standards and process for the capacity assessment process + Develop and maintain systems and tools to collect, document and analyze the results of capacity assessments + Apply the standards with prioritized suppliers to robustly and thoroughly assess the supply capacity ability for 3-5+ year forward looking demand + Build action plans and apply Lean and structured problem solving to alleviate the constraints in conjunction with the Supplier and Supplier Team + Engage the Part Family delivery leaders and Readiness leaders in regular cadence to prioritize and develop a rolling 90-day schedule of capacity assessment targets that meets the need and timing of the business + Communicate the results of the capacity assessment including supplier's constraints to be incorporated in S&OP rhythms to respond to demand changes + Develop measurement systems and Key and Breakthrough Performance Indicators (KPI / TTI) and utilize Daily Management of the process and KPI/TTI to improve team SQDC performance + Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services + Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process + Present business or technical discipline solutions to leaders + Communicate complex messages and negotiate mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view + Influence peers to act and negotiate with external partners, suppliers, or customers + Travel up to 30-50% **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 4 years' experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Project Management **Desired Characteristics** + Customer Focus: Values the customer in all decision making - what do they need or want? + Respect for People: Values the individual / supplier / customer to maximize value + Lean Problem solver: focuses on waste elimination, analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker. + Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn; listens and challenges respectfully + Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively + Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed + Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative The base pay range for this position is149,200.00 - 248,600.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 22, 2025. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._ **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
    $83k-111k yearly est. 37d ago
  • Facilities Engineer - Electrical Design

    Caterpillar 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar job in Rossville, IL

    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. ROLE DEFINITION: We are seeking a skilled Facilities Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team focused on designing and building advanced test cells for large power systems. This role involves end-to-end responsibility for electrical system design, component selection, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance testing environments. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Design test cell electrical systems ranging from 10 kW to 4 MW. Perform analysis to determine motor and drive sizing. Perform analysis to calculate arc flash incident energy. Work with suppliers to procure electrical components. Develop preventive maintenance schedules for electrical components. Work with a diverse team of mechanical designers, PLC programmers, project coordinators, and facility engineers to plan and build tests in a research and development environment. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in high-power electrical system design and analysis. Strong understanding of motor control, drive systems, and industrial electrical components. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Effective Communications (working knowledge): Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Problem Solving (working knowledge): Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Project Management (basic understanding): Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function. Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project. Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable. Gives examples of critical paths in projects. Troubleshooting Technical Problems (working knowledge): Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment. Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions. Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area. Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems. Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions. Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting. Plant Facilities Management (working knowledge): Knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure. Performs the installation and maintenance of such items as the plant's electric, air conditioning, telephone and cabling infrastructure. Interprets facilities-related reports and explains record-keeping requirements. Works with addressing basic physical requirements of a manufacturing plant. Follows access and security control procedures and equipment. Assesses potential security or safety risks and notifies appropriate team members. TOP CANDIDATES MAY ALSO HAVE: Experience performing arc flash analysis with ETAP, SKM, or similar software. Experience with facility power distribution design and analysis. Experience working with suppliers to procure motors and drives. Ability to manage your time, set, and achieve your goals. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in Mossville, IL. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Summary Pay Range: $87,480.00 - $131,280.00 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 **************************** Posting Dates: December 9, 2025 - December 19, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
    $87.5k-131.3k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • US Senior Pay & Time Manager

    GE Aerospace 4.8company rating

    Bloomington, IL job

    GE Aerospace's US Pay & Time Center of Excellence (COE) is a team of dedicated specialists focused on delivering accurate and timely payroll and time & attendance services for exempt and non-exempt employee populations. The team ensures seamless integration and alignment of payroll and time & attendance processes with broader organizational goals, establishing standard work and governance to leverage best practices and support the successful preparation, processing, and documentation of payroll. The US Senior Pay & Time Manager role is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing a team of payroll and time & attendance specialists supporting exempt and non-exempt US employee populations across multiple sites and business units. This role drives sets direction and drives strategic initiatives to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, enabling employees to focus on delivering excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). As a key partner to site leaders and senior stakeholders, the US Senior Pay & Time Manager fosters strong connections across the organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities while using Flight Deck to implement process improvements, standardization, simplification, and operational efficiency. This role leverages best practices from across GE Aerospace and external benchmarks, guiding leaders and the team in creating innovative solutions to enhance payroll systems and practices. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to payroll operations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with HR Managers, Business Leaders, Digital Technology, and other People Operations teams, acting as a liaison across these functions to drive process improvements, enhance system functionality, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will influence strategy and priorities across sites and programs, ensuring consistent execution and measurable impact on SQDC. As a US Senior Pay & Time Manager, you will be responsible for leading the compliance, productivity and efficiency of the essential service and process delivery of payroll and time & attendance functions. You will provide strategic direction and insight on continuous improvement solutions to evolve and enhance payroll and time & attendance processes and systems, and you will build leadership capability to sustain results. Additionally you will be responsible for serving as a peer mentor to other team leaders in the NAM organization. **Job Description** **Essential Responsibilities:** + Ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations. + Leading a high-performing team, developing the team's technical proficiency, making training and development opportunities available and achievable. + Partner with others such as site leaders, vendors, HR Partners, Total Rewards, and People Ops teams on compliant and sustainable design, implementation, and governance of pay practices, resolving complex escalations and risk. + Manage the partnership with Digital Technology and time and attendance application support to provide feedback and direction on the time and attendance system road map & strategy, and partner on implementation and maintenance. + Drive process improvements and implement strategic initiatives. + Resolving complex escalations and risk, explaining complex payroll concepts to a range of employee personas from executives to HR to production employees in a clear and approachable manner. + Implement standard work for pay & time processes & procedures. + Building strong cross-functional relationships and executive stakeholder management; aligning objectives and resources across functions; surfacing risks with mitigation plans. + Analyzing payroll data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, leading root cause analysis; translating insights into action plans with measurable outcomes. + Managing over/underpayment processes and partnership with HR and Union Relations / Employee Relations teams to ensure appropriate action. + Provide insight on team strategy and continuous improvement solutions. + Identifying opportunities and pain points, offering solution design options to improve payroll and time & attendance processes. + Providing payroll and time & attendance expertise and leadership during M&A activities. + Translating strategies into action plans and align team priorities to the business. + Obtaining certification in either Workday, Time System or Payroll within one year in role to ensure appropriate level of technical leadership for role. + Serve as a peer mentor to other team leaders in NAM organization. **Qualifications/ Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field from an accredited university with minimum of 5 years of experience in HR Function and/or Payroll/Time & Attendance area, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in HR Function and/or Payroll/Time & Attendance area. + Expertise in Workday Payroll, time & attendance systems and integration with payroll processes. + Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA, tax compliance and reporting. + Willing to travel as needed up to 15%. **Desired Characteristics:** + Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Workday, or time system certification. + Strong problem-solving skills to address complex payroll challenges. + Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage employees, leaders, and external partners. + Willingness to deep dive into current time and attendance site practices and develop strategy and execute resulting in standardization of work across sites. + Serve as a role model continuous improvement behaviors needed to encourage and embed change. + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. + Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills; solutions-oriented approach + Experience in managing internal & external audits. + Ability to manage and prioritize multiple urgent deliverables; experience in a matrixed leadership environment. + Experience with managing people virtually or a geographical dispersed team. **Pay and Benefits:** + The base pay range for this position is $117,000 - 160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 7th, 2025. + GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
    $117k-160k yearly 17d ago
  • Sr Staff Technical Product Manager - Pricing

    GE Aerospace 4.8company rating

    Bloomington, IL job

    The Pricing Technical Program Manager (TPM) plays a critical role within the S&M Commercial Operations organization, enabling GE Aerospace to deliver accurate, strategic, and data-driven pricing across products and services. This role manages end-to-end technical execution for pricing capabilities, ensuring our Pricing tools and framework are aligned, automated, and scalable across global Sales and marketing processes. The TPM partners closely with Pricing Strategy, Deal Teams, Data Science, and DT engineering teams to translate business strategy into technical requirements and orchestrate delivery across complex systems and data flows. This position ensures seamless integration between pricing models, analytics, approvals workflows, and customer-facing tools, while driving standard work, data quality, and continuous improvement. The TPM will direct the team with a clear and descriptive set of requirements and partner with the team to determine what can be delivered through balancing the need for new features, defects, and technical debt. Priority is seamless integration and alignment of perspectives from a broad set of stakeholders: Product Managers, Functional stakeholders, Product Owners and Developers. *Preference given to candidates that are able to supporting Eastern Standard Time Zone hours* **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities** + Demonstrate superior product and industry knowledge and helps organization to gain the competitive edge. + Interacts with customers/stakeholders in VOC requirements-gathering, fine tuning, and obtaining product feedback. + Works with cross-functional teams to deliver features and major, complex products. + Possesses a deep understanding of the technology stack and impact on final product. + Routinely collaborates with UX, Architecture and engineering teams on multiple issues and decisions. + Conducts customer and stakeholder interviews and elaborates on personas. + Demonstrates expert persuasion and influencing skills that ensure alignment between customer, product manager and engineering teams. + Owns the release and sprint backlogs short-term roadmap for MVPs and quarterly releases. + Owns and manages the backlog; continuously orders and prioritizes to ensure that 1-2 sprints/iterations of backlog are always ready. + Prioritize continuously in accordance with the understanding and validation of customer problems and needs. + Demonstrates strategic expert level skills in problem decomposition and ability to navigate through ambiguity. + Engages frequently (50% of the time) with the development team; facilitates discussions, provides clarification, story acceptance and refinement, testing and validation; contributes to design activities and decisions. + Translates unstructured or ambiguous work requests into actionable user stories and work units. + Partners with Development Leadership to ensure healthy development process. + Mentors junior team members. + Provide technical leadership to TPMs across organization. Expert in Agile Methodology: Coaches others. **Education Qualification** + Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 10 years of professional experience + Minimum 5 years of professional experience in technical product management. + Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience **Eligibility Requirement:** + Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job. **Desired Characteristics** **Technical Expertise:** + SFDC experience/exposure + Strong knowledge of software design, coding principles and visualization + Experience working in an Agile environment + Familiarity with versatile implementation options + Demonstrates knowledge on technical topics, such as caching, APIs, data transfer, scalability, and security **Business Acumen:** + Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems + Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts + Has the ability to analyze impact of technology choices + Skilled in negotiation to align stakeholders and communicate a single synthesized perspective to the scrum team. Balances value propositions for competing stakeholders. + Demonstrates knowledge of the competitive environment + Demonstrates knowledge of technologies in the market to help make buy vs build recommendations, scope MVPs, and to drive market timing decisions **Leadership:** + Influences through others; builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas. Pre-emptively sees downstream consequences and effectively tailors influencing strategy to support a positive outcome. + Able to verbalize what is behind decisions and downstream implications. Continuously reflecting on success and failures to improve performance and decision-making. + Understands when change is needed. Participates in technical strategy planning. **Personal Attributes:** + Able to effectively direct and mentor others in critical thinking skills. Proactively engages with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and design solutions using critical thinking and analysis skills and best practices. Finds important patterns in seemingly unrelated information. + Influences and energizes other toward the common vision and goal. Maintains excitement for a process and drives to new directions of meeting the goal even when odds and setbacks render one path impassable. + Innovates and integrates new processes and/or technology to significantly add value to GE. Identifies how the cost of change weighs against the benefits and advises accordingly. Proactively learns new solutions and processes to address seemingly unanswerable problems. Additional Information: The base pay range for this position is $127,000 - $213,000 annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on January 9th, 2026. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
    $127k-213k yearly 11d ago
  • Battery Control System Engineering Specialist - Electrification

    Caterpillar 4.3company rating

    Caterpillar job in Rossville, IL

    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. Your Work Shapes the World Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions division (E+ES) is focused on advanced power systems development with emphasis on electrification to provide sustainable power solutions to our customers. The E+ES Chemitronics Team handles Battery Modelling, Simulation and Battery Management System (BMS) controls development and implementation for a wide range of battery chemistries 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. Self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in our team. In this Battery Controls Engineering Specialist role you will be responsible for leading BMS controls software solutions for batteries, for a variety of Caterpillar applications including mobile construction and mining equipment, marine, rail, oil & gas, and stationary electric power. You will provide technical leadership that will shape the future of Caterpillar's advanced power systems product offerings. You will work with a team of engineers and be accountable for gathering and meeting the voice of the customer throughout development and integration of control strategies (requirements, design, simulation, integration and validation). Accountability spans the full development cycle from concept to production implementation onto BMS controller. The position will collaborate with a global teams to solve technical problems and deliver on project goals, continually learn to stay abreast of innovative technology, and mentor team members. This role directly impacts Caterpillar's current and future electrified powertrain products Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: * Define and document BMS control requirements; design and develop core and application software features based on product needs * Create common control features using model-based development for various electrification architectures. * Apply virtual product development (MIL/SIL simulations) for testing, optimization, and performance verification. * Develop, calibrate, and validate BMS control features in lab and application environments; Provide on-site support at proving grounds and customer locations as needed * Lead cross-functional engineering teams to implement robust BMS control strategies * Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand software requirements and ensure (module/pack design/application) system integration and validation of control strategies * Protect Caterpillar's intellectual property and deliver cost- and time-effective technical solutions What you have: Degree Requirement Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (focus on control systems or mechatronics preferred) - BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or related curriculum. Technical Excellence: Industry experience developing controls software, performance or system validation related to control algorithms for complex systems. Level Extensive Experience: * Expertise in software validation methodologies i.e. HIL, SIL, lab, machine/vehicle * MATLAB/Simulink (or similar) with embedded code exposure. Proficient with controls model design and Model Based System Engineering tools * Knowledge of Direct-to-Flash methodology for creating experimental flash files * Hands on experience with CAN Communication and use of CANape * Knowledge and experience with Lithium-Ion batteries and/or BMS control strategies. * Prior experience or coursework dealing with battery electric power systems preferred * Prior experience with Battery systems simulation preferred * Experience with application of AI/ML and other advanced controls techniques preferred Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project. Level Extensive Experience: * Plays an active or leading role in recording and storing requirement documents in various forms. * Ensures the successful completion of all major activities, tasks and deliverables pertaining to the requirement analysis stage. * Produces detailed functional and information requirements models and documentation. Conceptual Thinking: Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance. Level Extensive Experience: * Presents only the most salient points, that is, those that have the largest potential impact. * Links information patterns and trends to hypotheses. * Synthesizes key issues, patterns and trends and summarizes the implications. * Proposes alternative solutions when presented with problems or opportunities. * Masters new concepts quickly. * Simplifies complex ideas into easily understood concepts. Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience. Level Extensive Experience: * Uses subtle cues to determine the language and experience level of an individual or group. * Introduces technical terminology to listeners in the context of the product or service. * Uses effective analogies to help an audience understand a novel feature of a product or service. * Explains important details as they relate to the basic value of the product or service. * Approaches communication challenges from various angles to find the one that works. * Proceeds to next level of information when audience is ready. Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within. Level Extensive Experience: * Demonstrates experience with software architecture when embedded systems become complex in scale. * Develops embedded system software using compilers, assemblers, and debuggers. * Develops embedded systems' prototype to ensure it meets performance and security expectations. * Ensures the hardware and software requirements are met while structuring an embedded system. * Manages embedded systems ranging from low to high complexity with multiple units and networks. * Utilizes various debugging tools to reduce the number of bugs in an embedded system. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Extensive Experience: * Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort. * Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. * Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. * Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes. * Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. * Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems. #LI Additional Information: * This position is located Peoria, IL. * Up to 25% Travel possible * Relocation is available for this position (U.S. Only). * Visa sponsorship is not available for this position * Role requires 5 day in office schedule Summary Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 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 **************************** Posting Dates: December 17, 2025 - January 16, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
    $126k-189k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Casting Technology Manufacturing Engineer

    GE Aerospace 4.8company rating

    Bloomington, IL job

    The Senior Casting Technology Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership for SX or equiax investment castings across the value stream. You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive root cause problem solving, improve producibility, increase productivity, and deliver on business objectives. You will own supplier technical relationships, coach on internal processes/specs/methods, qualify new suppliers, and help develop and industrialize alternate casting technologies. **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities** + Provide process and product technical leadership for the Castings commodity, including SX or equiax investment castings. + Develop strong working relationships with casting supplier technical teams. + Partner with suppliers to identify and implement corrective actions to eliminate the cause and prevent recurrence. + Act as a change agent to advance world-class performance and standard work across the supply base. + Own supplier technical relationships; mentor suppliers on GE Aerospace processes, specifications, and methods; ensure compliance and capability. + Lead cross-functional problem solving, to identify true root cause and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. + Improve manufacturability through design-for-casting, specification clarity, and process capability improvements. + Clearly communicate progress, risks, challenges, and countermeasures to leadership and stakeholders. + Review and approve significant/special processes; ensure adherence to standards and qualification requirements. + Collaborate with Quality and Design Engineering to ensure new and changed processes meet established metrics; align with other commodities on strategy and objectives + Partner with suppliers and internal teams to interpret drawings/specifications, ensuring conformance and clarity. + Identify and onboard new suppliers; lead technical qualifications and readiness through Manufacturing and Quality Planning reviews and support supplier Castings Audits. + Ability to travel to supplier sites 30%-50% **Minimum Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials/Metallurgy, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) + Minimum of 5 years of materials engineering, castings, mechanical engineering or a related field **Desired Characteristics and Experience** + Additive manufacturing experience. + Metal Injection Molding (MIM) experience. + Proficiency with Siemens NX or comparable CAD. + Sand Castings Experience. + Titanium Experience. + Significant experience in investment castings (SX or equiax), with demonstrated yield, capability, and cost improvements + Hands-on expertise across investment casting special processes (wax, shell, melt/solidification control, heat treat, HIP, NDT) and specification compliance. + Strong problem solving and project management skills. + New Product Introduction experience. + Experience maturing technologies and processes. + Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to influence without authority + Humble learner: Respectful, receptive to feedback, agile, and continuously improving; seeks out diverse perspectives. + Transparent communicator: Shares critical information proactively; speaks with candor; engages constructively to resolve issues. + Focused and accountable: Fast learner with strong ownership; meets commitments and drives results against SQDC targets ( _Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost in that order)_ . **Pay and Benefits:** + The salary range for this position is $ 116,000.00 - 155,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. + GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._ **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
    $116k-155k yearly 6d ago

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