Caterpillar, Inc

Control Systems Senior Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Extensive analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
  • Working knowledge of embedded systems development.
  • Familiarity with requirements analysis methods and techniques.
  • Experience in technical troubleshooting on hardware and software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead real-time power system design for stationary power conversion products.
  • Develop simulation models and control algorithms for testing.
  • Create L4/L5 controls architecture and software requirements.
  • Define control strategies for integration and testing.
  • Oversee controls lab testing and manage NPI issues.
  • Support HIL testing and prioritize test plans accordingly.
  • Coordinate site-level testing planning with various systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus and disability benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement support
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Job Summary:

As a Senior Engineer in the Stationary Power Conversion Controls section within Caterpillar's Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) division, you will be a technical leader driving real-time controls design and simulation for power conversion products. You will develop control algorithms and L4/L5 controls architecture, lead MIL/HIL and lab validation, and steer NPI controls issue resolution to deliver differentiated, standards-compliant power conversion solutions across the division.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead real-time power system design and development for stationary power conversion / inverter controls
  • Develop simulation models, control algorithms, sequence of operation, FMEA, RCA, and test plans; supervise and support MIL & HIL teams across test scenarios.
  • Develop L4/L5 controls architecture, software requirements, and algorithms for stationary power conversion controls, ensuring compliance with applicable standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741) and supporting low-voltage electrical architecture.
  • Define control strategies for power conversion control system integration and end-of-line testing.
  • Lead controls lab testing, drive NPI controls issue management, and coordinate with PMO to deliver features and milestones on time.
  • Guide and support HIL teams; review and prioritize HIL test plans.
  • Support integration and lab testing of power conversion controls.
  • Lead site-level test planning (voltage and frequency stability, site telematics, DC block integration) with gensets, loads etc.
  • Develop control system requirements and architecture for site control features.


What You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Computer, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering).
  • Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and 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.
  • Communicating Complex Concepts: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
  • Problem Solving: Extensive experience and 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.
  • Embedded Systems: Working 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.
  • Requirements Analysis: Working 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.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Working knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.


What Will Set You Apart:
  • Knowledge of or experience in real-time control systems, including DSP- or FPGA-based controls, for power system design and development.
  • Knowledge of or experience in Real-time control systems and power conversion controls (DC-DC converter, bidirectional inverter controls).
  • Knowledge of controls architecture, software requirements, control algorithms, and simulation models for stationary power conversion / inverter controls.
  • Experience in Power system / power-electronic simulation and model-based development (e.g., Simulink); controls architecture development.
  • Knowledge of Grid-connected power electronics controls and interconnection compliance (IEEE 1547, UL 1741) and grid codes.
  • Experience in MIL/HIL test planning and execution
  • Comfort collaborating across teams and mentoring others.
  • Research or academic experience (e.g., PhD, university lab, or published work) in power electronics, power systems, or real-time control is a strong plus.


Additional Information:
  • This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability
  • Domestic relocation is available for this role
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
  • Travel is expected up to 20% of the time


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 not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 12, 2026 - August 26, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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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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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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