
Career Area:
Engineering
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Caterpillar’sBCP divisionis hiringforSenior Performance and Integration Engineer in Sanford, NCor Clayton, NC (CMDC)
This role provides technical and project leadership for the performance and integration of CTL, SSL, and CUL machine andWorkTool systems. The position leads complex, cross‑functional initiatives by building strong collaborative relationships across Product, Engineering, Software, and Manufacturing teams. With ownership of system‑level requirements, analysis, tuning, and validation, this role ensures the delivery of high‑quality, customer‑focused solutions.
WhatYou’llDo (Job Duties)
Collaborate with customers and Product Teams to define and execute a multi‑generational product plan for CTL, SSL, and CUL machine andWork Toolsystems.
Develop, productionize, and support best‑in‑class machine performance and system integration through close collaboration with Product Engineering, Commercial, Engineering Systems, and Software teams.
Partner with manufacturing locations to ensure in‑process validation meets defined customer and product requirements.
Perform in‑application tuning of machine and tool systems andvalidateoverall system functionality and performance.
Lead the delivery of technology and integration projects by coordinating activities across cross‑functional teams.
Mentor and develop engineers by sharing technicalexpertise, providing guidance on system integration and tuning, and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration and engineering best practices.
Delivertimely, high‑quality requirements, analysis, and tuning that impact products and processes, providing clear data‑driven recommendations to stakeholders.
Stay current on emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement of tools, methods, and engineering practices.
What You Have (Core Skills)
Process Management:Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Analytical Thinking:Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determinethe root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
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.
Technical Excellence:Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management:Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilizationof technical and administrative resources to achieve projectobjectives
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Demonstrated ability to lead technology and integration projects by coordinating work across multiplecross functionalteams, influencing outcomes through strong relationships rather than authority.
Proven experience developing, integrating, and supporting complex machine or vehicle systems, withsystem levelownership of requirements, performance, and functional interactions.
Handson experience tuning machine or vehicle systems inreal-worldapplications andvalidatingoverall system functionality and performance to meet customer and product requirements.
Requires a degree inaccreditedEngineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculumor equivalent industry experience.
Additional Details
Work location:Sanford, NCor Clayton, NC (CMDC)
Domestic relocationassistanceisavailable for this role
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
Travel:Potential for 20% travel mostly between Sanford and Clayton, NC
This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)
Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 1, 2026 - April 21, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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