Engineering Project Team Leader at Caterpillar, East Peoria, IL

Engineering Project Team Leader at Caterpillar in East Peoria, IL. Full-time. $128,470 to $192,710 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

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.

Job Description:
Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division is seeking a Engineering Project Team Lead (machine development) to lead a team of multi-disciplinary test engineers developing and validating Caterpillar products at the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington, IL.

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your engineering expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges? Do you enjoy hands-on work and getting out of the office to operate machines that move earth? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join the PPG team.

In this highly visible role, you will ensure Caterpillar machines meet end-user quality expectations by providing technical leadership and guiding validation activities at the machine, system, and component levels. You will play a key role in advancing machine validation earlier in the NPI lifecycle through strong program planning and execution.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

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Additional Details

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
November 6, 2026 - November 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.

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