Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, ILWashington, IL
Salary
$97,530–$146,290 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 16, 2026

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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 Engineer

The Control Systems Engineer joins the Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation organization to support machines with powershift transmissions. This role focuses on New Product Introduction drivetrain controls development, product delivery, and technology transformation projects. The engineer will develop software for powershift transmission controls, execute development activities, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions from concept through production readiness. Key responsibilities include requirements definition, validation planning, and performing data analysis to solve technical problems. The position requires skills in computer-aided controls systems development, product testing, and troubleshooting. Candidates should possess knowledge of embedded controls, mechatronic systems, and tools like ATI Vision or CANape. The work involves balancing performance, durability, and cost for drivetrain mechatronic solutions across various machine platforms using torque converters and actuators.

What you'll do

  • Execute NTI software development activities including requirements definition, implementation, integration, and product delivery.
  • Develop and integrate drivetrain control solutions for transmissions, torque converters, actuators, and sensors.
  • Define and execute validation plans, test strategies, and data review approaches across simulation and machine environments.
  • Support technology transformation projects to modernize controls, software workflows, and development practices.
  • Apply systems engineering principles to balance performance, durability, maintainability, and cost for mechatronic solutions.
  • Solve technical problems through data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action development.
  • Conduct design reviews and software releases in coordination with global cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum (preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Ag Engineering).
  • Knowledge of computer-aided controls systems development to develop, simulate, integrate, and validate embedded controls and mechatronic solutions.
  • Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools to build and execute robust validation plans.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques to resolve software, controls, and integration issues.
  • Ability to perform analytical thinking to determine root causes and evaluate technical tradeoffs for system integration challenges.
  • Ability to communicate technical issues, validation results, risks, and project status clearly across cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated engineering experience in drivetrain controls design, embedded software development, mechatronics, calibration, or validation (preferred).
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and test data analysis using tools like ATI Vision or CANape (preferred).

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