Configurator Systems Integration Senior Engineer

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. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation, we make it happen alongside our customers, where we work and live. As a Configurator Systems Integration Senior Engineer , you will play a critical role in transforming engineering concepts into integrated, reliable products and technologies that help power the industries that build our world. This position serves as a cross-product integration role supporting convergence, commonality, strategy, and technical alignment across multiple Load & Haul product lines. You will collaborate with engineering teams across Large Wheel Loaders, Wheel Dozers, Compactors, Wheel Tractor Scrapers, Articulated Trucks, and other Load & Haul platforms to drive system integration, platform consistency, and enterprise-wide engineering solutions. If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems, influencing product architecture, and driving innovation across multiple machine platforms, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at Caterpillar.

Location: Mossville, Illinois. Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Up to 15%. Domestic and international. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidate Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Sept. 13th.

Lead the development and integration of system architectures, technical requirements, interfaces, and performance targets for new products, components, and technologies across the Load & Haul platforms. Define system-level requirements, validation strategies, and success criteria that ensure solutions meet customer, business, and product objectives. Analyze system performance, identify integration risks, and resolve complex technical issues using structured problem-solving and systems engineering principles. Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and components while driving innovation and continuous product improvement initiatives. Develop and support prototypes, proof-of-concept solutions, engineering validation activities, and development testing programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers across all the product lines related to the Load & Haul platform to optimize designs, assess technical capabilities, and deliver high-performing integrated solutions. Support product quality and reliability through testing, root cause analysis, technical documentation, project execution monitoring, and corrective action implementation. What Makes This Role Exciting Drive Innovation: Influence the development of next-generation Caterpillar products and technologies. Systems-Level Impact: Work across multiple engineering disciplines to solve complex technical challenges that affect entire machine systems. Emerging Technology Exposure: Evaluate and integrate new technologies that shape the future of heavy equipment and industrial solutions. Prototype to Production Ownership: Participate throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through validation and implementation. Global Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing organizations, and business leaders across Caterpillar. High Visibility: Help make key technical decisions that directly influence product reliability, performance, and customer success. Continuous Learning: