Development & Research Technology Specialist

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 Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) Product Development and Electrification Integration team, where we're redefining how energy flows through mining and heavy equipment systems. DET is at the forefront of Caterpillar's innovation, enabling efficient power distribution to machines to maximize performance and lower total cost of ownership. Our mission is to deliver products that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency through well-planned validation strategies. We don't just design energy transfer systems, we ensure they perform flawlessly in the toughest real-world conditions.

As a Development & Research Technology Specialist , you will serve as a technical leader and integrator, supporting customer technical queries, enabling cross-division system compatibility, managing regulator submissions, and driving alignment across engineering, product support, and safety teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of Caterpillar's electrification strategy while ensuring our systems perform safely and reliably in real-world applications.

What You'll Do

• Customer Support of electrification technical queries by collaborating with cross-functional teams, navigating customer risk-assessment processes and providing clear guidance that builds confidence in Caterpillar's integrated electrification solutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration leading alignment of electrification safety and regulatory requirements, coordinating integration activities across engineering, validation, and product support teams to ensure consistent system performance and readiness.

• Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence driving development of scalable processes, tools, and documentation that enhance system integration across teams and enable support for an expanding electrification customer base.

Why This Role is Different

Breadth of Impact: You will influence how major Caterpillar divisions design and integrate electrified systems, impacting products across the mining and construction portfolios.

High Visibility: This role interfaces with customers, regulators, senior technical leaders, and cross-functional engineering groups.

Critical-to-Safety & Compliance: Your work directly supports the safe operation of high-energy systems and ensures Caterpillar products meet global regulatory expectations.

What Skills You Will Have

• Technical Expertise: General understanding of electrical system integration and machine-level architecture, with interest and motivation to learn new skills in electrification technologies and safety-related engineering.

• Analytical Thinking : Ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.

• Effective Communication : Skilled at translating complex technical topics for non-technical audiences

• Project & Coordination Skills: Ability to coordinate multi-team efforts, manage documentation flows, and meet regulatory or customer deadlines.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science) or related field.

Additional Information

• This position requires full-time work at the Tucson Mining Center or Mossville AC

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Domestic relocation assistance available.

• Sponsorship is not available.

• Follow the link to learn more about DET: Meet the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer System (

Posting Date: 1/28/2026 - 2/4/2026

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.

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at .

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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