Control Systems Senior Engineer

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Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development, integration, and validation of electro‑hydraulic (EH) implement control systems for Caterpillar machines.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain control algorithms, feature requirements, and system architectures for EH implement systems (e.g., lift, tilt, blade, work tool, auxiliary functions) through activities including:
• Model‑based design (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Embedded software development and integration
• Calibration and tuning
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Contribute to AUTOSAR‑based software strategy and modular control implementations
• Support NPI programs through system integration, issue resolution, and production readiness
• Collaborate closely with hydraulics, electronics, software validation, and product groups
• Support functional safety activities, including safety goal definition, hazard analysis, and alignment with ISO standards.
• Guide system behavior during fault conditions, degraded modes, and safe‑state operation.

Degree Requirement:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.

What Skills You Will Have:

• 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.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Technology Advising: Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and solutions for a specific technology domain.
• Conceptual Thinking: Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance.
• Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
• 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 Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Strong experience in EH implement or hydraulic machine control systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink model‑based development
• Experience with AUTOSAR architecture and modular software platforms
• Knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, and validation practices
• Proven experience with control system architecture, modular software design, and system integration.

Additional Information:

• 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 for this position
• Travel is 10%

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Summary Pay Range:

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

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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