Controls Systems Sr. Engineer

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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.

The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test software features on embedded electronic controls for use in Caterpillar Motor Grader machine applications.

What You Will Do:

• Creation of detailed software specs from high level customer requirements
• Electronics and software support for prove design machine builds and testing
• Define datalink communications between controllers on J1939 and Ethernet
• Support and communication of software releases, including documentation required by field follow and/or customers for successfully updating software, wiring and components
• Identification and resolution of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management

What Skills You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking:
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

Communicating Complex Concepts:
• Explains important details as they relate to the basic value of the product or service.

Problem Solving:
• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

Requirements Analysis:
• Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
• Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.

Technical Troubleshooting and Testing:
• Proven engineering experience

• Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.

• Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools.

• Background working with electronically controlled mechanical systems Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Electrical components / systems experience. Read a schematic and troubleshoot basic machine wiring issues.

• Embedded C software experience.

•.Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications.

• Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes.

• Advanced degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Sponsorship is not offered.

This position will require less than 10% travel.

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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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