Principal Engineer, Embedded Data Solutions

Overview

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.

Join our Telematics Data Solutions team within our Cat Technology business unit. Connectivity means using technology to extract data from our machines and engines and transform it into valuable recommendations and insights to help customers make better, more informed decisions and help Caterpillar make robust products with the lowest total ownership cost. Our products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors, on-board models, and control algorithms in real-time, creating real-world machine usage information to provide condition monitoring and fleet management services.

• Support the enterprise data collection strategy and data governance as a subject matter expert for the Telematics domain data
• Guide business partners and technical partners to understand and execute the enterprise data collection strategy
• Collaborate with component teams, product groups and stakeholders to define data collection requirements
• Support and guide clients in data integration and validation efforts
• Lead and support data quality investigations both onboard and offboard
• Design and lead implementation for protocols and systems to support Remote Service and services growth
• Document system requirements and architecture

• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• 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.

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, data science, or related domain
• 10+ years of job-related work experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics data collection
• Experience designing and implementing Remote Service (nice to have)
• Experience developing embedded protocols
• Knowledge of machine and engine software
• Experience with machine and engine data links and protocols
• Knowledge of data pipelines and platform architectures
• Experience managing projects and feature delivery

• Experience with Azure Dev Ops

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position

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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.

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

January 26, 2026 - February 2, 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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