Control Systems Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, validate, and maintain complex electrical/electronic and embedded software control systems for machine products. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to drive system architecture, controls/diagnostic requirements, electronic hardware integration, and system-level validation, ensuring robust performance and reliability across development and production programs.

Requirements

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.
Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with C programming language and MATLAB
Extensive experience developing embedded software for electronically controlled mechanical systems
Experience with modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink in an embedded software environment
Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems
Experience with data link communications
Experience with embedded software development tools such as Git, debuggers, and compilers
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited program (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science are aligned)

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain production-quality embedded software (C/C++) that supports machine control and diagnostics
Perform testing and debugging using industry-standard tools and methodologies to improve code quality and optimize system performance
Participate in team-based code reviews, data analysis, and troubleshooting to improve stability, performance, and reliability of embedded solutions.
Collaborate with machine systems teams to define and integrate electrical/electronic subsystems, including electronic component selection and controls/diagnostic strategy
Create and review electrical/electronic system requirements and translate them into software specifications for development and integration
Support development and optimization of machine diagnostic strategies, including service tool updates, fault handling, and troubleshooting guidance
Provide ongoing support for current production programs, including software batch updates, CPI initiatives, and hardware/software change management processes.