Senior UX Lead - HMI

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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 seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior HMI UX Lead to spearhead the design and development of advanced human-machine interfaces for solar industrial display systems. This role is pivotal in shaping intuitive, robust, and standards-compliant user experiences for heavy machinery and energy systems, with a strong focus on industrial usability, safety, and compliance.

Strategic UX Leadership

• Define and lead the UX strategy for solar industrial HMI applications, ensuring alignment with Caterpillar s product vision and operational goals.
• Champion user-centered design principles across engineering, product, and business teams.
• Drive innovation in industrial UX, balancing usability, durability, and compliance.

Design & Development

• Create wireframes, interaction flows, and high-fidelity UI designs tailored for rugged industrial environments.
• Develop scalable design systems for embedded displays and control panels.
• Ensure designs are optimized for sunlight readability, glove-friendly interaction, ergonomics and environmental resilience.

Compliance & Standards

• Integrate ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9241, ISO 26262, ISO 13849) into UX design and documentation processes.
• Collaborate with regulatory and safety teams to ensure HMI designs meet global compliance requirements.
• Maintain traceability and documentation for audits and certifications.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of UX into embedded platforms.
• Partner with product managers and field experts to gather insights from real-world usage scenarios.
• Facilitate design reviews and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.

User Research & Validation

• Conduct usability testing in lab and field environments.
• Analyze user feedback and operational data to drive iterative improvements.
• Apply design thinking and ergonomic principles to solve complex interaction challenges.

Team Building

• Mentor junior designers and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Promote best practices in industrial UX, accessibility, and inclusive design.

• Experience: 10+ years in UX/UI design, with 5+ years in HMI or industrial UX leadership roles.
• Education: Bachelor s or Master s in HCI, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Tools: Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and prototyping tools; familiarity with embedded UI frameworks is a plus.
• Skills: Strong understanding of multimodal interaction design, information architecture, and design systems for industrial applications.
• Compliance: Working knowledge of ISO standards relevant to HMI and safety-critical systems.
• Portfolio: Demonstrated success in delivering UX for industrial or energy systems.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.

• Passion for sustainable energy and industrial innovation.
• Experience designing for ruggedized hardware and embedded systems.
• Ability to thrive in a structured, engineering-driven environment.