Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

4d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for its Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation (DCSSV) organization. The role supports machines with powershift transmissions and focuses on new product introduction drivetrain controls development and delivery, validation planning and execution, and technology transformation projects. The engineer develops software for powershift transmission controls and carries out software, controls, and development activities in partnership with cross-functional teams, delivering drivetrain control solutions from concept through production readiness. The position calls for sound engineering judgment, systems-level thinking, and execution of complex initiatives while maintaining embedded software quality, integration readiness, and validation rigor. The engineer develops and integrates drivetrain controls for transmissions, torque converters, actuators, sensors, and related embedded software. Work includes defining requirements, implementing and integrating software, planning and conducting validation in simulation, bench, and machine environments, and applying systems engineering principles to balance performance, durability, maintainability, and cost. The role also supports modernization of controls and software workflows, participates in design reviews and releases, resolves technical issues through analysis and root-cause investigation, and strengthens engineering standard work and continuous improvement. The position is based onsite in Mossville, Illinois, or Washington, Illinois, on a five-day-a-week schedule. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available. Travel may be less than 10%. The stated salary range is $97,530 to $146,290.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum; preferred disciplines include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering.
Analytical thinking skills, including root-cause analysis, assessment of technical tradeoffs, and development of practical solutions for software, controls, and system integration challenges.
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills, including assessing technical risk, prioritizing work, and making sound recommendations.
Effective communication skills for conveying technical issues, validation results, risks, and project status across cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of computer-aided controls systems development tools and techniques for developing, simulating, integrating, and validating embedded controls and mechatronic solutions.
Strong knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools, with the ability to build and execute robust validation plans.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques for detecting, analyzing, and resolving software, controls, and integration issues.
Ability to work onsite five days a week in Mossville, Illinois, or Washington, Illinois.
Successful completion of a drug screen is a condition of any employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Machine application knowledge.
Engineering experience in drivetrain controls design, embedded software development, mechatronics, calibration, or validation for powershift transmission, torque converter, or large machine applications.
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and delivering software-enabled product capabilities into production applications.
Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude and an interest in delivering high-quality drivetrain systems.
Experience in validation planning and execution, including test strategy development, data analysis, and issue resolution.
Test, data collection, and analysis capabilities using ATI Vision, CANape, or similar calibration, measurement, or analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Execute NTI software development activities for drivetrain controls design and validation applications, including requirements definition, implementation, integration, and product delivery using established development processes.
Develop and integrate drivetrain control solutions for transmissions, torque converters, actuators, sensors, and associated embedded software for machine systems.
Plan and execute validation by defining verification strategies, test plans, success criteria, instrumentation needs, and data review approaches across simulation, bench, and machine environments.
Support technology transformation projects to modernize controls, software workflows, and development practices.
Apply systems engineering principles to balance performance, durability, maintainability, and cost across drivetrain mechatronic solutions.
Work with global and cross-functional teams on design reviews, software releases, integration activities, and validation execution.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and validation teams to ensure system integration and timely issue resolution.
Analyze data, investigate root causes, and develop corrective actions for technical problems during development and validation.
Follow and strengthen standard work, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement efforts for drivetrain mechatronics development and validation.