Control Systems Team Lead

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. About IPSD Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

We are seeking a Control Systems Team Lead . This person will provide team leadership, resource planning, project planning and budgeting in the Design, development, and enhancement of engine and aftertreatment systems to optimize products and system.

Provides team leadership, project planning, budgeting, and resource planning in Designing advanced electrical control systems and integrating electrical and mechanical systems. Provides team leadership, project planning, budgeting, and resource planning in Designing and implementing software and procedures to control and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices performance Providing team leadership, project planning, budgeting, and resource planning in Designing and prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, solenoids, gears, sensors, and springs. Provide resources, budget, and project planning in identifying and addressing areas of product weakness in finished products Degree Requirement Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Agriculture) or Computer Science curriculum. What You Will Have: Communicating Complex Concepts: Extensive 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. 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. Explain 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. Simplifies complex ideas into easily understood concepts. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. Participate in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns Assists in assessing risks, benefits, and consideration of alternatives Technology Advising: Working Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services, and solutions for a specific technology domain. Assesses the current technology environment, expresses the needs and initiatives of client organizations. Use an effective consulting method to present technology solutions that resolve stated client business issues. Advises clients regarding a family of specific