Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Pension scheme—employer match up to 10

Share scheme—50% employer match

Flexible benefits: health and dental,

EV car lease

Holiday purchase

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne, is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and optimize electro‑mechanical control systems and related software. The role involves integrating electrical and mechanical components, prototyping mechatronic devices, and addressing product weaknesses.

Applicants should hold an accredited Engineering/CS/Materials Science degree and will work onsite five days a week in the Wimborne area.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and mechatronic devices.
• Ability to develop software and procedures for electro‑mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced electrical control systems and integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Design and implement software and procedures to control electro‑mechanical systems and mechatronic devices with scientists.
• Prototype mechatronic devices with motors, solenoids, gears, sensors and springs.
• Identify and address areas of product weakness in finished products.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communicating Complex Concepts

Embedded Systems

Technical Troubleshooting

Product Testing

Education

Engineering/CS/Materials Science degree

Job description

Career Area:

Job Description:

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Job Title: Control Systems Engineer
Salary: £41,500 to £51,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Location: Wimborne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase
• Employee Referral Scheme

About Us

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 130 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site.

The facility employs a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user.

Role Definition

Designs, develops, and enhances electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimize products and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Designing advanced electrical control systems and integrating electrical and mechanical systems.
• Designing and implementing software and procedures to control and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices performance in collaboration with scientists.
• Designing and prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, solenoids, gears, sensors, and springs.
• Identify and address areas of product weakness in finished products.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What You Will Have:

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 Basic Understanding:

• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Uses comparisons to familiar ideas when introducing a technical or novel feature.
• Separates fundamental concepts from supporting details in explaining a product or service.
• Explains products and services with little or no use of technical jargon or advanced vocabulary.
• Emphasizes the most important facts or features of a product or service.
• Perceives lack of audience comprehension; further simplifies explanation when needed.

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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Cites examples of embedded systems used in daily operation.
• Explains the major characteristics and components of embedded systems.
• Highlights the several applications of embedded systems.
• Lists out the advantages and disadvantages associated with embedded systems.

Technical Troubleshooting

Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.
• Explains the underlying concept of using a systematic approach to solve technical problems.
• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
• Describes common hardware, software and communication problems; finds ways to resolve issues.

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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
• Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
• Names key documentation (paper, audio, video) required during the testing process.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

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 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.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates: August 19, 2026 - August 27, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply