System Engineer, Electronics & Functional Safety

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, ILDayton, OH
Salary
$147,760–$221,640 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 16, 2026

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This role $185k
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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.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 100 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System Engineer, Electronics & Functional Safety

The System Engineer with Electronics & Functional Safety Emphasis joins the Cat Technology team to direct the design and development of complex engineering projects for earthmoving and paving machine control systems. This role involves creating system architectures, decomposing safety requirements into subsystem specifications, and supporting electronics hardware component selection. The engineer will define machine control networks, communication interfaces, and messaging protocols while coordinating product safety lifecycles using V-model execution. Key responsibilities include performing hazard and risk analyses, including DFMEA, FMEDA, and PFMEA. Candidates must possess a BS in electrical engineering or mechatronics and demonstrate expertise in CAN networks, embedded product development, and functional safety standards like ISO 19014, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 26262 to ensure superior machine performance and durability.

What you'll do

  • Create earthmoving and paving machine control system designs.
  • Decompose product system and safety requirements into detailed subsystem requirements.
  • Support electronics hardware component selection and design to meet system needs.
  • Define machine control networks including layout, security, and messaging protocols.
  • Coordinate the product safety lifecycle and V-model execution with cross-functional teams.
  • Perform hazard and risk analyses, including DFMEA, FMEDA, and PFMEA.
  • Resolve complex technical problems and provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

What we're looking for

  • BS in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes and product design techniques to convert market requirements into designs.
  • Ability to analyze situations, solve complex technical problems, and communicate ideas effectively to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of information capture, conceptual thinking, and decision-making tools to document and manage business information.
  • 5+ years of experience working in embedded product development (preferred).
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience developing functionally safe products (preferred).
  • Familiarity with system architectures, CAN networks, machine integration, and electronics schematics (preferred).
  • Deep understanding of industry standards such as ISO 19014, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 26262 (preferred).

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