Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests, and manufactures engines from 0.5 to 18 liters for Caterpillar machines and applications including marine, petroleum, industrial applications, electric generators, and locomotives. IPSD is preparing green energy solutions as part of Caterpillar’s sustainability strategy. The Control Systems Engineer designs, develops, and enhances electromechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimize engine and aftertreatment products and systems. The role includes designing advanced electrical control systems, integrating electrical and mechanical systems, developing software and procedures to control and improve system performance in collaboration with scientists, prototyping mechatronic devices, and identifying weaknesses in finished products. A degree is required. Sponsorship and ISE assignment are not available. The position offers a stated pay range of $89,210 to $133,810, with compensation dependent on individualized factors. Benefits are subject to plan eligibility and terms.

Requirements

A degree is required.
Basic understanding of analytical thinking, including tools and techniques for analysis and examples of using analytical thinking to resolve problems.
Working knowledge of communicating complex concepts clearly, simplifying explanations and tailoring them to the audience.
Working knowledge of problem solving, including identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, assessing risks and benefits, and using diagnostic and fact-finding techniques.
Basic understanding of embedded systems, their components, applications, advantages, and disadvantages.
Basic understanding of technical troubleshooting, including systematic problem solving, escalation procedures, troubleshooting resources, and common hardware, software, and communication issues.

Responsibilities

Design advanced electrical control systems and integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
Design and implement software and procedures to control and enhance the performance of electromechanical systems and mechatronic devices, collaborating with scientists.
Design and prototype mechatronic devices using motors, solenoids, gears, sensors, and springs.
Identify and address areas of product weakness in finished products.