Controls System Senior Engineer

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL) Product Group, part of Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division (EMD), is seeking an innovative, self-starting Controls System Sr. Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, enhance machine performance and operator experience, and improve site-to-machine connectivity. This role will also be responsible for the integration of industry-leading control systems for Medium Wheel Loaders, ensuring unmatched safety, comfort, and productivity. This is a great opportunity to stay current with innovative technologies, contribute to project planning, and work on autonomy, connectivity, and electrification to support our product line and help build a better and more sustainable world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science. (Robotics, electrical, computer, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering degree is strongly preferred)
Candidate will have working knowledge of control systems of Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL) or other construction, mining, agricultural, or automotive systems.
Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a culturally diverse work group.
Ability to identify critical gaps, next actions, and act to resolve issues with minimal oversight. An emphasis on initiative, data analysis, and strong technical insight.
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 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 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Matlab / Simulink or similar model-based software development.
Understanding of embedded programming languages (C or C++) and analytical languages (Python).
Ability to facilitate highly collaborative worldwide teams in multiple organizations and functions to drive results and resolve complex issues.
Test engineering experience in automotive or construction equipment.

Responsibilities

Support New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects to deliver technology Multi-Generational Product Plans (MGPP) solutions in operator assist & coaching and aftermarket on-board & off-board offerings.
Support the definition, execution, and delivery of various control systems and user interface/experience features to meet performance requirements for New Product Introductions (NPI) and product lifecycle support for MWL.
Perform on-machine evaluation of controls, automation and user interface solutions to ensure technology feasibility and performance targets are met or exceeded.
Continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technologies such as machine learning algorithms, payload systems, adaptive controls, and vision and perception systems.
Leading small projects and mentoring junior engineers in the team.