Machine, Systems Integration Senior Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation. Job Summary: As a Machine Systems Integration Senior Engineering Specialist within Caterpillar Trimble Control Technology (CTCT), you will play a vital role in the team developing technology that works for our customers. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the specification, design, and integration of future machine control systems for earthmoving and paving machines (excavators, bulldozers, graders, etc.). You will utilize your detailed knowledge of practical applications of electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills to lay out system architecture and the systems that are dependent on them. In addition, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and deliver innovative products.

Requirements

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Problem Solving: 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.
Conceptual Thinking: Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field
Previous experience with/knowledge of machine control systems
Previous experience with/knowledge of electronics

Responsibilities

Define and develop system architectures for machine control systems, including communication protocols and device integration.
Specify, design, and document system-level interactions between hardware, software, and vehicular control systems.
Ensure effective network layout, messaging protocols, and system security within machine control environments.
Create harness and cable schematics to support system connectivity.
Provide subject matter expertise on networking systems, electrical schematics, and software requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system design methodologies.