Control Systems Senior Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

4d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Summary: This position is in the Drivetrain Systems and Software Team and will be responsible for leading the development of hydrostatic transmission controls.

Requirements

Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
A bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science
Typically, 5+ years of engineering experience aligns with the seniority for this position
Significant knowledge of hydraulics and controls.
CAN/J1939 communication protocols

Nice To Haves

Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for software development.
Significant knowledge of software tools such as Git, CANalyzer, CANape, Software Debugger

Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership in the design, development, and enhancement of electro-mechanical systems to optimize products and system.
Lead multiple programs and be responsible for identifying deliverables, specifying and tracking budget, developing the software and performing verification testing
Providing technical leadership in designing and implementing software and procedures to control and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices performance in collaboration with scientists.
Providing technical leadership in designing and prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, solenoids, gears, sensors, and springs.
Provide technical direction in Identifying and addressing areas of product weakness in finished products.