Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•$89,210 - $133,810

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests, and manufactures engines for Caterpillar machines and a range of other applications, including marine, petroleum, industrial applications, electric generators, and locomotives. IPSD is preparing green energy solutions as part of Caterpillar’s focus on sustainability. The Control Systems Engineer designs, develops, and enhances electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimize engine and aftertreatment products and systems. The role includes creating advanced electrical control systems, integrating electrical and mechanical systems, developing control software and procedures, and designing and prototyping mechatronic devices. The engineer also identifies and addresses weaknesses in finished products. A degree is required. Sponsorship and ISE assignment are not available. Employment offers are conditioned on successfully completing a drug screen. The salary range is $89,210–$133,810. Benefits are subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

Requirements

A degree is required.
Basic understanding of analytical thinking, including tools and techniques for analysis and root-cause problem solving.
Working knowledge of communicating complex technical concepts clearly and appropriately for the audience.
Working knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques.
Basic understanding of embedded systems and their applications.
Basic understanding of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques.

Responsibilities

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