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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.
Caterpillar would not be the company it is today without the people who shape it. Because our employees power our success, we are committed to empowering theirs. Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity in our Global Construction & Infrastructure (GCI) division. Choose a career that matters - not just to us, but to you.
GPS based machine control and guidance was introduced in the construction industry over 25 years ago, and Caterpillar has been at the forefront of making Cat Grade a best-in-class solution. Customers have been positively responding to our offering leading to a steady adoption of this technology and making their jobsite more efficient.
To ensure continued and future customer and company’s success, we are heavily investing in further integrating Cat Grade in our machines and digital eco-system. Do you want to part of driving industry transformation to further grow adoption, revenue and utilization of our Cat Grade solution as a Cat Grade Regional Product Application Specialist covering Europe, Africa and Middle East.
This position will serve as the subject-matter expert in the field of machine control and guidance, including digital jobsite management solutions. This role will provide deep product and application expertise including jobsite GPS / radio infrastructure, handling of digital terrain models as well as 3d digital solutions (file transfers, 3d visualization, etc.). This role will be leading regional and supporting global Go-to-Market initiatives for Cat Grade products, as well as taking a global perspective in feeding our machine and technology business partners with customer requirements for future development.
Job Expectations:
Act as the subject matter expert for the field team and dealers for the overall Cat Grade portfolio (machine and digital platform).
Develop and provide training to regional specific situations. Deliver training about the overall Cat Grade solution, installation, machine operation, digital platform, basic trouble shooting, 3d digital platform and offering to Cat internal and dealer organizations.
Support internal partners, dealers and customers with the on-site installation, calibration, commissioning, operation and basic trouble shooting of the 2D / 3D grade systems, including digital platforms, infrastructure & digital terrain models if applicable.
Support Go-To-Market execution of Cat Grade in the region and specific dealer initiatives as part of their Technology growth plans.
Work with the technology and machine product marketing and sales team to understand the competitive battlefield, taking a global perspective in feeding the ‘voice of customer’ back into the organization & engineering teams as Functional Requirements to support future NPI (New Product Introduction) programs.
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined
The successful candidate must bring (Basic Qualifications):
A bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or business. Equivalent experience (4 years), relevant to the role, can be considered in lieu of a degree.
Around 5 years of progressively responsible job-related experience in marketing, sales, engineering or new product development for 3D machine control & guidance.
A broad knowledge and understanding of the Construction Industry segments and technologies which help customer’s jobsite efficiency and safety.
Key Skills required for successful assignment:
Superior relationship building skills and the ability to execute through a team of Caterpillar, Dealer, and Customer personnel.
Superior communication skills – both written and verbal – that range from operational and technical discussions to Dealer Principal and Executive presentations.
Fluent knowledge of English, European language (German, French, Italian, Spanish) will be an additional advantage.
Top Candidates will bring:
Additional experience in a similar role in the machine control and guidance space.
Additional experience in the technology field for Construction Industries or Mining.
Knowledge of CI product line, and CAT sales execution model and dealer organization.
Must clearly demonstrate the ability to understand and articulate technical performance and application knowledge to be regarded as the "subject matter expert" in 2D / 3D Grade, including machine integration side, jobsite GPS / radio infrastructure and handling of digital terrain models, as well as the 2d/3d digital platforms.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Job Title: Product Application Specialist
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £52,000-£62,500 depending on experience / SG23
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 12% Bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website
Location: Solihull
Hours: 37.5
Travel: Up to 50%
Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role
Closing Date: 30th January
Job Reference: R0000240003
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers
succeed.
Your Impact 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.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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