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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
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The Director, Embedded Control Systems Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, integration, validation, and deployment of embedded controls for critical subsystems across a global machine portfolio. This role leads teams of controls and embedded software engineers to manage requirements, control algorithm development, and multi-system integration for drivetrain, braking, steering, and implement systems. The position involves establishing software architecture standards, engineering governance frameworks, and technology roadmaps while ensuring compliance with safety and cybersecurity requirements. Key technical competencies include experience in model-based development using MATLAB/Simulink, agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and systems engineering tools. The role addresses the complex challenge of developing embedded software for electro-mechanical products, focusing on enhancing machine performance through advanced control solutions and modernizing digital engineering processes to ensure reliable operation in heavy equipment and industrial environments.
Define and execute long-term strategies for embedded controls and software solutions across the global machine portfolio.
Lead global teams of engineers to foster technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in software development.
Establish software architecture standards, coding best practices, and engineering governance frameworks.
Drive the development, integration, and validation of embedded systems for drivetrain, braking, and steering components.
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for software, controls, and machine performance objectives.
Ensure compliance with product quality, reliability, cybersecurity, and safety requirements throughout the lifecycle.
Manage engineering budgets, workforce planning, and strategic investments for the department.
Communicate technical risks and engineering strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Extensive experience in embedded software, controls engineering, or product development environments.
Significant leadership experience managing engineering teams, managers, or technical organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in embedded software development, systems integration, and control systems engineering.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architecture, verification, validation, and release processes.
Experience developing software solutions for complex mechanical or electro-mechanical products.
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
Experience with drivetrain, transmission, braking, powertrain, or vehicle control systems; off-highway/construction equipment industries; and model-based tools like MATLAB/Simulink (preferred).
Embedded Systems
Control Systems
Software Development
MatLab
Simulink
C
Electric Drive Systems
Requirement Analysis
DC/DC Converters
Systems Engineering
Embedded Software
Electronic Systems
System Architecture
New Product Introduction
Software Validation
Requirements Management
Functional Safety
Cybersecurity
Risk Management
Systems Engineering
machine electronic s
C
Linux Kernel
embedded system s
Board Support Package
AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC
Microchip Polarfire SoC
Secureboot
Python
Bash
IPsec
IGMP
SNMP
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
MAC
MANET
MIMO