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Caterpillar Inc. · 9 hours ago

Control Systems Sr Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. The Control Systems Sr Engineer will be responsible for identifying problems, leading resolution efforts, and supporting software and electronics for machine builds and testing.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Identifies many possible causes of a problem based on prior experience and current research
Explain important details as they relate to the basic value of the product or service
Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts
Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis
Participate in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements
Proven engineering experience
Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting
Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools
Background working with electronically controlled mechanical systems Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems
Creation of detailed software specs from high level customer requirements
Electronics and software support for prove design machine builds and testing
Define datalink communications between controllers on J1939 and Ethernet
Support and communication of software releases, including documentation required by field follow and/or customers for successfully updating software, wiring and components
Identification and resolution of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management

Qualification

Embedded C softwareElectrical systems experienceRequirements analysisTechnical troubleshootingFMEA processesAnalytical thinkingProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Proven engineering experience
Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting
Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools
Background working with electronically controlled mechanical systems
Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems
Creation of detailed software specs from high level customer requirements
Electronics and software support for prove design machine builds and testing
Define datalink communications between controllers on J1939 and Ethernet
Support and communication of software releases, including documentation required by field follow and/or customers for successfully updating software, wiring and components
Identification and resolution of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management
A 4-year degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

Preferred

Electrical components / systems experience. Read schematic and troubleshoot basic machine wiring issues
Embedded C software experience
Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications
Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Company

Caterpillar Inc.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.51B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant

Leadership Team

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George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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