Caterpillar, Inc

Design Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$113K — $131K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience.
  • Experience in delivering controls systems and software design for power conversion systems.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for control strategy development.
  • Familiarity with real-time simulation and development tools like dSpace or Opal RT.
  • Experience with version control tools such as Gitlab.
  • Knowledge of electrical schematics and Python scripting.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of control systems for Power Conversion, Microgrids, and Energy Storage Systems.
  • Interpret customer and regulatory requirements to develop control strategy requirements.
  • Convert stakeholder requirements into control algorithms and solutions.
  • Deliver high-quality controls and software features for power conversion systems.
  • Collaborate with global teams to establish FMEA-based validation plans.
  • Conduct validation activities for controls systems in SIL, MIL, and HIL environments.
  • Work with software teams to release software for new and existing products.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits accessible to part-time employees.
  • Paid time off including vacations, holidays, and volunteer time.
  • 401(k) savings plans to support retirement.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) to manage healthcare expenses.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for additional financial flexibility.
  • Programs that promote health and wellness lifestyles.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support.
  • Career Development opportunities to enhance skills and growth.
  • Incentive bonus structure to reward performance.
  • Disability benefits for financial protection during incapacitation.
  • Life insurance options for added security.
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits for family support.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous education.
Full Job Description
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Design Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523. Support the development of controls systems for Power Conversion Systems, Microgrids and Energy Storage Systems. Develop control strategy requirements through interpreting voice of customer/business/regulation for power conversion systems, then converting those requirements into control algorithms and solutions. Deliver industry leading quality controls and software features. Collaborate with a global team to develop FMEA based validation plans while performing validation activities of controls systems for power conversion solutions in software in the loop (SIL), model in the loop (MIL) and hardware in the loop (HIL) environments. Collaborate with software teams to release software for new and existing products. Telecommuting: 2 days/week. Up to 10% domestic travel to Caterpillar facilities to support controls, software development, validation for Caterpillar machines and power conversion systems. REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering or a related field plus 4 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering or a related field plus 2 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have coursework or employment experience with: (1) MATLAB and Simulink; (2) Real time simulation and development tools, such as dSpace or Opal RT; (3) Controls and software design and development of power electronics or power conversion systems, such as Energy Storage Systems, Microgrids, Inverters and Power Conversion Systems, such as Chargers and Dispensers; (4) Gitlab (or any version control tool); (5) Electrical Schematics; and (6) Python scripting. Summary Pay Range: $113,443.00 - $131,280.00 Compensation and benefits 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. 37 Medical, dental, and vision benefits* 37 Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* 37 401(k) savings plans* 37 Health Savings Account (HSA)* 37 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* 37 Health Lifestyle Programs* 37 Employee Assistance Program* 37 Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* 37 Career Development* 37 Incentive bonus* 37 Disability benefits 37 Life Insurance 37 Parental leave 37 Adoption benefits 37 Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Design Engineer / R0000379543]. #LI-DNI Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 27, 2026 - October 26, 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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