Control Systems Engineer
Caterpillar Inc. · Mossville, IL · 1 wk ago
Engineering$98k–$146k/yrFull-time
About the role
A Gas Engine System Engineer develops, integrates, and supports gas engine subsystems under the guidance of a System Lead. They are responsible for translating system-level requirements into detailed technical solutions, executing analysis, development, and validation work to ensure the subsystem performs as intended within the overall engine system.
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and validate subsystem functionality (software, controls, sensors/actuators, or hardware interfaces) in alignment with system requirements and architecture.
- Execute assigned CRMs, feature development, calibrations, tests, and investigations, owning technical deliverables end to end for their scope.
- Support system integration and issue resolution by diagnosing problems in test cells, simulations, or the field and proposing corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with software developers, controls engineers, hardware teams, validation, and applications to ensure robust implementation.
- Document designs, test results, and decisions to support releases, audits, and product lifecycle needs.
- Contribute technical input to trade studies, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
- Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
- 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.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with embedded systems and software development.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Pay
Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00
Schedule
Full-time