Control Systems Application Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$89,210–$133,810 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 105 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Control Systems Application Engineer

The Control Systems Application Engineer joins the Electro-Hydraulic Steering team to support the development and calibration of Electro-Hydraulic Steering and Steer-By-Wire machines for both aftermarket and factory-fit applications. This role involves collaborating with product groups to gather kinematic information, developing baseline steering calibrations using Matlab, Simulink, and internal tools, and performing on-machine fine-tuning to maximize system performance. The engineer will also support safety system testing, perform validation and troubleshooting, and engage with autonomy and remote control teams. Required competencies include embedded systems knowledge, requirements analysis, technical troubleshooting, and product testing. Candidates should possess experience in control system architecture, modular software design, and functional safety standards such as ISO 19014, ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and ISO 3450 within steering systems or EH hydraulics.

What you'll do

  • Develop baseline steering calibrations using Matlab, Simulink, and internal tools.
  • Perform on-machine fine-tuning to maximize system performance and operator acceptance.
  • Conduct validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities for steering systems.
  • Support safety system testing and documentation activities.
  • Gather kinematic information and application-specific nuances from machine product groups.
  • Coordinate with hardware, hydraulics, and software teams to account for system limitations.
  • Apply steering functions for autonomy, remote control, and advanced feature teams.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications to control machine operations.
  • Knowledge of requirement analysis tools and techniques to elicit and record business functionality.
  • Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches to resolve issues on hardware, software, or applications.
  • Knowledge of product development methodologies and techniques for designing and managing manufacturing of new products.
  • Knowledge of product testing approaches to design and execute testing strategies for product quality.
  • Experience in embedded control systems for mobile equipment or automotive applications (preferred).
  • Experience developing software with Model-based tools like Matlab/Simulink and AUTOSAR toolsets (preferred).

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