Caterpillar, Inc

Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science.
  • Experience with gas engine subsystems and integration.
  • Proficiency in software, controls, sensors/actuators, or hardware interfaces design.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and solution development.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and their programming languages.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and validate gas engine subsystems aligned with requirements.
  • Execute development tasks and own technical deliverables across the project lifecycle.
  • Diagnose and propose solutions for issues during system integration and testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement subsystem functionality effectively.
  • Document designs and test outcomes to support compliance and audit requirements.
  • Provide technical input for risk assessments and improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) availability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for additional savings.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Incentive bonuses and performance-related benefits.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Job Description

A Gas Engine System Engineer develops, integrates, and supports gas engine subsystems under the guidance of a System Lead. They are responsible for translating system-level requirements into detailed technical solutions, executing analysis, development, and validation work to ensure the subsystem performs as intended within the overall engine system.

What You Will Do:

  • Design, analyze, and validate subsystem functionality (software, controls, sensors/actuators, or hardware interfaces) in alignment with system requirements and architecture.

  • Execute assigned CRMs, feature development, calibrations, tests, and investigations, owning technical deliverables end to end for their scope.

  • Support system integration and issue resolution by diagnosing problems in test cells, simulations, or the field and proposing corrective actions.

  • Collaborate closely with software developers, controls engineers, hardware teams, validation, and applications to ensure robust implementation.

  • Document designs, test results, and decisions to support releases, audits, and product lifecycle needs.

  • Contribute technical input to trade studies, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Degree Requirement

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking: 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

  • Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

  • Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

  • Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

  • Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

  • Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

  • Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

  • Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

  • Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

  • Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

  • Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Embedded Systems: 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

  • Describes the basic structure and functioning of an embedded system.

  • Explains the commonly found errors in an embedded system.

  • Identifies the application and difference between microprocessor and microcontroller.

  • Researches and documents upgrades for existing embedded systems.

  • Understands and works with embedded programming languages.

Requirements Analysis: 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.

Level Basic Understanding:

  • Cites examples of functional and non-functional requirements.

  • Describes basic concepts and major activities associated with requirements analysis.

  • Explains the life cycle context and scope of requirements analysis.

  • Explains the structure and components of effective requirements analysis documents.

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Level Basic Understanding:

  • Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

  • Explains the underlying concept of using a systematic approach to solve technical problems.

  • Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.

  • Describes common hardware, software and communication problems; finds ways to resolve issues.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship is not available for this position

  • Relocation is available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

July 20, 2026 - August 2, 2026

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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