Job Description

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.

Emissions Regulatory Affairs SME

Senior Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

Job Summary:

As a Senior Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist in the Emissions and Product Regulatory Compliance division, you will join a global team of experts that informs and interprets emissions regulations and standards for Caterpillar. Your work involves extensive collaboration with your peers, regulators, NGOs and industry groups as well as internal business stakeholders. Your role has emissions regulatory affairs responsibilities including global leadership for the Mining industry sector, primary Americas coverage for the Nonroad Mobile sector, and secondary Americas support for the Stationary sector.

What you will do:

• Understand and stay current on emissions regulatory requirements and understand application of same to Caterpillar’s products.
• Provide authoritative interpretation of – and guidance on – developing and current emissions regulations to business partners.
• Personally engage with industry groups and regulators to inform rulemakings.
• Identify and communicate regulatory trends to inform business decision making.
• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to ensure the development, validation and production of product that meets applicable emissions regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience Requirement:

• A degree in an accredited Engineering or closely related curriculum.

Skills you must have:

• Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. A willingness to closely analyze regulatory text for changes, areas of concern, ambiguity, apparent errors, etc.
• Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; proven ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; proven ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Collaborating: Extensive knowledge of collaborative techniques; proven ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Top candidates will also have:

• Prior experience in Emissions Regulatory Affairs.
• Extensive knowledge of non-road mobile, stationary power, and/or mining equipment emissions regulations and testing standards.
• Knowledge of engine emissions technologies and certification test procedures.
• Prior experience working with engine or nonroad equipment industry associations.
• Fluency in the Spanish language.

Additional Information:

• This position requires travel that is estimated at 20% or more.
• This position is located in Chillicothe, Illinois.
• Domestic relocation is available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary 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

Posting Dates:

September 30, 2026 - October 14, 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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