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 u2013 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 u2013 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 Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, youu2019re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do u2013 but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We donu2019t just talk about progress and innovation here u2013 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. Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation. Are you ready to engineer the next generation of advanced machinery and make a real impact on the world? At Caterpillar, our Intelligent Machine Systems team is at the forefront of transforming industries with cutting-edge technologies. We donu2019t just talk about progress and innovationu2014we make it happen. As a Control Systems Senior Engineer, youu2019ll play a pivotal role in developing and refining the electronic systems that power our machinesu2014ensuring they deliver the right features and performance for every challenge. Youu2019ll collaborate with engineers, leverage the latest tools and drive rigorous development processes. Imagine seeing your work come to life during hands-on testing at Caterpillaru2019s world-class proving grounds. Youu2019ll analyze real-world data, solve complex problems, and help build machines that support critical infrastructure, sustainable communities, and global progress. Additional Information: + Location: Mossville, IL (United States) + Required Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic) + Relocation Assistance Offered: Domestic + US Work Sponsorship Offered: Yes What You Will Do: + Design advanced electrical control systems and integrating electrical and mechanical systems. + Design and implement control logic and procedures to control and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices performance in collaboration with machine product teams. + Assess the feasibility of product and subsystem requirements and refine them into a clear, unambiguous, and verifiable set. + Translate the refined requirements into detailed specifications that guide the design, development, and implementation of the system. + Work with the verification team to ensure proper test plans are in place. + Analyze field data to diagnose control logic and field issues. What You Will Have (Basic Requirements): u2022 Education Requirement: Bacheloru2019s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science u2022 Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Extensive Experience: u2022 Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience. u2022 Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. u2022 Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation. u2022 Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project. u2022 Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing. What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have): + Electrical components / systems experience. Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot basic machine wiring issues + 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 What You Will Get: Through it all, we are one team (u2013 creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (. About Caterpillar: Caterpillar Inc. is the worldu2019s 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, weu2019ve 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. #LI #BI Summary Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants. Posting Dates: May 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? 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Created: 2026-05-04