Caterpillar, Inc

Control Systems Senior Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Experience with requirements and software specification
  • Familiarity with software version control and configuration management
  • Proven experience in real-time embedded control systems using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
  • Proficiency in AUTOSAR principles and code generation
  • Knowledge of various software testing methods including Model-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop
  • Working knowledge of machine systems like power systems and drivetrains

Responsibilities

  • Gather product and system requirements for control systems
  • Design and improve embedded control systems
  • Lead implementation and delivery of software components
  • Test, tune, and debug embedded software using various methods
  • Collaborate with clients for post-production support

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

This job involves designing, developing and testing embedded control system features for Caterpillar products. Our team focuses on electrohydraulic controls. These controls are the digital backbone of Caterpillar machines, transforming hydraulic power into intelligent, precise motion that drives productivity and enables advanced automation, remote control, and autonomy. Our talented team needs your help to support the current and innovate the next generation of control features. As a control systems engineer you will utilize a variety of tools to support all steps of this embedded software development process.

What You Will Do:

  • Gather product and system requirements to further specify and document control system requirements.
  • Design embedded control systems to meet functional and system requirements. This may involve improving existing features or innovating new ones. Designs will support strategic architectural initiatives like Autosar, modularity and reuse.
  • Lead the implementation and delivery of software components to meet design specifications with strong quality assurance. Core functions are all model-based implementations in Simulink.
  • Test, tune and debug embedded system software using a variety of methods and tools to demonstrate requirements, optimize system performance, and improve code quality.  Methods include Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop and on-machine testing.
  • Collaborate with clients and partner teams to provide post-production support.

What Skills You Will Have:

  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation. 

 

Top Candidates Will Have:

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Experience with requirements, software specification, and workflow management
  • Well-versed in version control and configuration management tools for software development
  • Demonstrated delivery of real-time embedded control systems software with MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow for automotive or machine (mobile equipment) applications
  • Proficiency with AUTOSAR and generating AUTOSAR-compliant code from Simulink
  • Knowledge of software testing methods like Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop
  • Familiarity with testing tools like Vector Network Interfaces, CANape and CANalyzer
  • Working knowledge of machine systems like power systems, drivetrains and implements
  • Ability to lead and mentor engineers on a software development team
  • Motivation to operate heavy construction machinery at proving ground or field sites

 

Additional Information:

  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position
  • Travel is 10%

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

 

 

Posting Dates:

July 31, 2026 - August 10, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

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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