Technical Director - Electrification Site Simulation

Technical Director For Electrification Site Simulation

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Caterpillar has an exciting leadership opportunity for the Technical Director for Electrification Site Simulation in our Resource Industries Electrification division (RIE). This division is responsible for creating and deploying site level solutions for electrified mine sites through collaboration with enterprises business partners. The RIE division is focused on developing energy transfer solutions which create customer value and positions Caterpillar to be the preferred solution provider. This Technical Director will lead the development of software tools to simulate site-level operations at mine and quarry sites to evaluate electrified fleet alternatives including machines, charging infrastructure, and power management. This leader is an expert in mining operations and simulation / optimization techniques to impact engineering development and provide customer solutions.

What you will do (Responsibilities) :

• Create vision for simulation and optimization software to support engineering and customer use-cases.
• Define requirements, priorities, and timelines for the software features, including the user interface, solver, and optimization capabilities.
• Evaluate / validate features and usefulness of the user interface.
• Support software commercialization efforts including licensing and user management.
• Collaborate with 3rd parties to expand simulator functionality.
• Coordinate 30 development resources among multiple internal providers in worldwide locations.
• Lead and manage performance of key resources.
• Define / manage budget for the development team.
• Act as primary spokesperson for the software, including development of documentation and training as well as presentation materials to demonstrate the capability.

What you will have (Skills / Knowledge) :

Degree Requirement :

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Summary Pay Range : $185,400.00 - $278,160.00 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.

Posting Dates : October 30, 2025 - November 13, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.