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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.
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 LPSD
The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.
Job Summary
This key Engineering Project Team Leader role is in the Large Power Systems Division G3600 Platform group. The Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of engines components, software, and performance. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.
What you will do:
Lead 3600 factory end-of-line test efficiency projects.
Improve First Crank Acceptance (FCA) and First Test Acceptance (FTA) performance metrics.
Partner with factory personnel to identify, manage, and resolve BIQ (Built-In Quality) and AQE issues.
Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
Develop and maintain dashboards that track:
Active quality issues
Corrective actions
Resolution status
Performance trends and KPIs
Skills you must have
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Degree Requirement
Two-year technical degree or greater
What will put you ahead
G3600 Engine experience
Engine/Package Testing experience
Knowledge of and experience in BIQ, AQE processes
Factory Standard Work
- Location of this position is in Lafayette Only
- Relocation assistance is available for this position
- Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
- Travel up to 5% is possible
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act."
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Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation 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:
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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Who's Hiring
- Garmin10

- Caterpillar3

- Halff2

- Garver2

- Rocket2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering team leader jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5 or more years of engineering experience with at least 2 years in a team lead or supervisory role
- Proficiency in Agile or Scrum methodologies and project management tools such as Jira
- Experience owning technical roadmaps, sprint planning, and delivery timelines across a team
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for coordinating with product, operations, and stakeholders
- Professional Engineer license or relevant domain certification preferred for infrastructure and industrial roles
Tips for Your Engineering Team Leader Job Search
Quantify your team's delivery outcomes
Hiring managers want to see what your team shipped, not just that you led one. Rewrite your resume bullets to show headcount managed, cycle time improvements, or defect rate reductions your team achieved under your direction.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering team leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the stack in the posting
Engineering team leader roles vary widely by domain. A posting that lists Agile, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines calls for different resume emphasis than one centered on PLC systems or AutoCAD. Mirror the technical environment described in each listing.
Filter openings by your technical discipline
Search with terms like 'engineering team leader mechanical,' 'engineering team leader embedded,' or 'engineering team leader civil' to surface roles where your specific background is a match, not just those using the generic title.
Prepare a people-leadership story for interviews
Interviewers for this role probe how you handle underperformers, cross-functional conflict, and resource constraints. Prepare two or three specific situations where you coached an engineer through a performance issue or resolved a cross-team dependency.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In your offer stage, clarify team size, budget authority, and whether the role carries hire/fire responsibility. These details directly affect your title trajectory and daily autonomy, and they're easier to negotiate before you accept than after you start.
Engineering Team Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering team leaders?
The companies hiring the most engineering team leaders right now include Garmin, Caterpillar, and Halff, with the largest share of openings in Kansas, Florida, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in manufacturing, defense, and software infrastructure sectors.
How many engineering team leader jobs are remote?
About 33% of engineering team leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies significantly by discipline. Software and systems engineering team leader roles carry the highest remote share, while civil, manufacturing, and hardware-focused positions are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become an engineering team leader?
Most engineering team leaders move into the role after building deep technical credibility as an individual contributor, then taking on informal mentorship or project coordination responsibilities. Formally, you'll want to demonstrate ownership of a full project cycle, document your experience managing or developing other engineers, and make the case to your manager or through an application that you're ready to own team outcomes, not just your own deliverables.
Can you get hired as an engineering team leader with limited leadership experience?
Yes, particularly at smaller companies or startups where the title reflects technical seniority as much as formal people management. If your leadership experience is limited, lead with examples of mentoring junior engineers, driving technical decisions, or coordinating cross-team work. Applying to roles that describe the position as a 'tech lead' or 'lead engineer' rather than a people manager title also broadens your realistic options.
What does the engineering team leader interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview assessing your domain expertise, and a behavioral round focused on how you've led people, resolved conflict, and delivered under constraints. Senior roles typically add a system design or technical strategy discussion and a conversation with the hiring manager about team structure, roadmap ownership, and cross-functional expectations.
Where can I find and apply to engineering team leader jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering team leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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