Control Systems Team Lead - Drivetrain Controls

About the role

The Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division is seeking a Control System Team Lead to support Construction Industries Drivetrain Controls. This role focuses on Large Track Type Tractor drivetrain controls development and product delivery, validation planning and execution, and technology transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute NPI controls development activities for Large Track Type Tractor applications, including requirements definition, architecture alignment, implementation, integration, and product delivery.
• Develop and integrate drivetrain control solutions supporting transmissions, torque converters, actuators, sensors, and associated embedded software for machine systems.
• Own validation planning and execution by defining verification strategies, test plans, success criteria, instrumentation needs, and data review approaches across simulation, bench, and machine environments.
• Execute technology transformation projects that modernize controls, software workflows, and development practices to improve capability, quality, and efficiency.
• Apply systems engineering principles to balance performance, durability, functional safety, maintainability, and cost across drivetrain mechatronic solutions.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to support design reviews, software releases, integration activities, and validation execution.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and validation teams to ensure seamless system integration and issue resolution.
• Drive technical problem solving through data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action development during development and validation phases.
• Contribute to standard work, best practices, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen drivetrain mechatronics development and validation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum, preferably: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ag Engineering.
• Analytical Thinking: Fluent use of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine root cause, evaluate complex technical tradeoffs, and create practical solutions for software, controls, and system integration challenges.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Mastery of decision-making processes and associated tools; ability to assess technical risk, prioritize work, and make sound recommendations across development and validation activities.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to clearly convey technical direction, validation results, risks, and project status across cross-functional teams.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project execution strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and deliver technology transformation and product development workstreams.
• Computer-Aided Controls Systems Development: Knowledge of tools and techniques used to develop, simulate, integrate, and validate embedded controls and mechatronic system solutions.
• Product Testing: Expert knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to build and execute robust validation plans that ensure product quality and readiness.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve software, controls, and integration issues in product development environments.
• Track Type Tractor application knowledge.
• Demonstrated engineering experience in drivetrain controls, propulsion systems, embedded software, or related product development disciplines.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and delivery of software-enabled product capabilities into production applications.
• Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude, passionate about delivering the highest quality drivetrain system to Caterpillar customers.
• Strong background in validation planning and execution, including test strategy development, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Test, data collection, and analysis capabilities using ATI Vision, CANape, or similar calibration, measurement, and analytics tools.

Qualifications

Top Candidates will also have:

• Track Type Tractor application knowledge.
• Demonstrated engineering experience in drivetrain controls, propulsion systems, embedded software, or related product development disciplines.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and delivery of software-enabled product capabilities into production applications.
• Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude, passionate about delivering the highest quality drivetrain system to Caterpillar customers.
• Strong background in validation planning and execution, including test strategy development, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Test, data collection, and analysis capabilities using ATI Vision, CANape, or similar calibration, measurement, and analytics tools.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Project Management
• Computer-Aided Controls Systems Development
• Product Testing
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems

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

Additional Information

• This posting will close on 9/11/2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• The location for this position is Mossville, IL (Technical Center Building G) or Washington, IL (Peoria Proving Grounds) and requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule onsite.
• Relocation assistance (domestic) is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is NOT available.
• This position may require less than 10% travel.

Final details

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