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.

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, validate, and maintain complex electrical/electronic and embedded software control systems for machine products. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to drive system architecture, controls/diagnostic requirements, electronic hardware integration, and system-level validation, ensuring robust performance and reliability across development and production programs.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain production-quality embedded software (C/C++) that supports machine control and diagnostics
• Perform testing and debugging using industry-standard tools and methodologies to improve code quality and optimize system performance
• Participate in team-based code reviews, data analysis, and troubleshooting to improve stability, performance, and reliability of embedded solutions.
• Collaborate with machine systems teams to define and integrate electrical/electronic subsystems, including electronic component selection and controls/diagnostic strategy
• Create and review electrical/electronic system requirements and translate them into software specifications for development and integration
• Support development and optimization of machine diagnostic strategies, including service tool updates, fault handling, and troubleshooting guidance
• Provide ongoing support for current production programs, including software batch updates, CPI initiatives, and hardware/software change management processes.

What You Will Have:

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Top Candidates May Also Have:

• Extensive experience with C programming language and MATLAB
• Extensive experience developing embedded software for electronically controlled mechanical systems
• Experience with modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink in an embedded software environment
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Experience with data link communications
• Experience with embedded software development tools such as Git, debuggers, and compilers
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited program (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science are aligned)

Additional Information

• Location/Work Arrangement: Fully onsite Monday–Friday in Mossville, IL or Tucson, AZ
• Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance available
• Sponsorship: Not available for this position
• Travel: Up to 25%

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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 not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a 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.

Posting Dates:

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.

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