Control Systems Senior Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary:

As a Control Systems Senior Engineer in the IPSD (Industrial Power Systems Division) Large Engine Mechatronics team, you will be accountable for design, development, calibration and integration of control strategies supporting IPSD Large Engines applications.

What You Will Do:

• Work with a team of engineers and be accountable for design, development, and integration of control strategies as part of Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) Mechatronics team.

• Key focus for this position will be developing controls and diagnostics for diesel and alternative fuel engines as well as extending to hybrid powertrains.

• Accountability spans the full development cycle from concept to productionizing the embedded software control strategies for Engine Control Module (ECM) implementations.

• Control/simulation requirements development, modelling of control algorithms for system simulation and control software generation, modelling of engine and engine sub-system physical dynamics, and system simulation and performance analysis (Simulation In the Loop, Hardware In the Loop).

• Work with Engine system integration and Engine development teams to test, calibrate and validate control strategies.

• Lead New Technology Introduction (NTI) / New Product Introduction (NPI) / Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) issue resolutions.

• Develop/follow control system architecture standards – traditional classical and advanced control strategies including MIMO.

• Author and maintain Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA), Design Verification Plan (DVP), test procedures/plans

What You Will Have:

• Bachelors, Master's or PhD Degree in an Engineering related discipline with a focus in Control systems or Mechatronics.

• Control theory knowledge (Classical, Nonlinear, and other advanced concepts such as Neural networks, Machine learning etc.) & implementation in programming

• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink

• Demonstrates experience with software architecture when embedded systems become complex in scale.

  • Knowledge of Hardware-In-Loop testing

  • Simulink, Python and/or other programming experience

• Experience with design and calibration of closed loop system controls and/or experience with engines and powertrains

• Technical Leadership Skillset

  • Proven self-starter with strong technical leadership skills

  • Analytical Thinking - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Communicating Complex Concepts - Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers

  • Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems

  • Conceptual Thinking: Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available

• This position is located in Mossville, IL

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage​

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)​

• Company-matched 401(k) plan

• Stock option opportunity over time

• Health savings account (HSA)​

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)​

• Short and long-term disability coverage​

• Life Insurance​

• Paid parental leave​

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs​

• Employee Assistance Programs​

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

• Strong community involvement

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. 

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at   www.caterpillar.com/careers   #LI

Posting Dates:

April 12, 2024 - April 15, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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