Control Systems Engineer – Embedded & Mechatronics Expert

Caterpillar Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 18% Bonus

Car Allowance Monthly

Pension 10% match

Share plan 50% match

Flexible benefits including health and

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peterborough, UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Specialist to design and enhance electro-mechanical control systems for Caterpillar machine products.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable embedded control solutions across engine, transmission, powertrain and hydraulic systems. The role emphasizes integration of electronics and software, Autosar, MATLAB Simulink, and calibration tools, with onsite five days a week and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking enables root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Clear communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach.
• Technology advisory capability for clients on products and solutions.
• Conceptual thinking to identify interdependencies in systems.
• Embedded systems expertise and ability to develop embedded control.
• Requirements analysis to elicit and document business functionality.
• Technical troubleshooting across hardware, software and operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support control system architectures and functionality for machine and technology applications.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and product teams to define and implement control strategies.
• Participate in the integration, validation, and troubleshooting of control system features.
• Contribute technical expertise to project planning, design reviews, and product development activities.
• Maintain effective collaboration across engineering disciplines and global teams.
• Maintain/manage tools and processes to support embedded control and Autosar software features

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communicating Complex Concepts

Problem Solving

Technology Advising

Conceptual Thinking

Embedded Systems

Requirements Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

AUTOSAR

CANape

CANalyser

CANoe

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Peterborough, UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Specialist to design and enhance electro-mechanical control systems for Caterpillar machine products.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable embedded control solutions across engine, transmission, powertrain and hydraulic systems. The role emphasizes integration of electronics and software, Autosar, MATLAB Simulink, and calibration tools, with onsite five days a week and up to 10% travel.