Caterpillar Inc. · 2 days ago
Principal Engineer, Embedded Data Solutions
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
10+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in engineering and technology, focused on creating sustainable communities through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Principal Engineer for their Telematics Data Solutions team to support enterprise data collection strategies, guide business partners, and lead data quality investigations.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering, data science, or related domain
10+ plus years of job-related work experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics data collection
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 DevOps
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
Preferred
Experience designing and implementing Remote Service
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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