Control Systems Application Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Control Systems Application Engineer to support development and calibration of Electro-Hydraulic (EH) Steering and Steer-By-Wire machines, including aftermarket and factory-fit applications. The EH Steering team supports steering applications across Caterpillar, and the role will contribute to a range of applications as X-by-Wire feature adoption grows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
Analytical thinking, including the ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and appropriately for the audience.
Problem-solving skills applicable to diverse situations.
Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications, with ability to develop embedded systems to control machine operations.
Knowledge of requirements analysis methods and ability to elicit, analyze, and record functional and non-functional requirements.
Technical troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, applications, and operations.
Knowledge of product-development methodologies, tools, and techniques, including product development in manufacturing.
Knowledge of product-testing approaches and ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in embedded control systems for mobile equipment or automotive applications.
Experience developing software with model-based tools, such as Matlab/Simulink and AUTOSAR toolsets.
Experience with functional safety and braking-system compliance standards, including ISO 19014, ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and ISO 3450.
Experience in steering systems, EH hydraulics, or safety-critical control systems.
Experience with control-system architecture, modular software design, and system integration.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply the processes and procedures of the EH Steering team.
Collaborate with machine product groups to gather kinematic information and understand application-specific nuances.
Use Matlab, Simulink, and internal tools to develop baseline steering calibrations.
Support on-machine fine-tuning activities to maximize operator acceptance and system performance.
Collaborate with hardware, hydraulics, and software teams to understand and account for system characteristics and limitations.
Support safety-system testing and documentation activities.
Perform validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
Engage with autonomy, remote-control, and advanced-feature teams to apply steering functions.