Control Systems Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
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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
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Job description
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.
Engineering
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.
- 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
- Up to 18% Bonus
- Car Allowance Monthly
- 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.
The Caterpillar Technology team in the UK, has some of the most exciting engineering roles within the Caterpillar global organisation, working on the integration of electronic control systems within multiple Caterpillar products. Integration of the latest Electronics and Electrical technology helps differentiate Caterpillar products from its competitors, by enabling exceptional performance and value to the customer. Our integrated machine systems control all aspects of construction machine operation (engine/transmission or full electric powertrain, hydraulic systems), provide the human-machine interface (operator controls and information displays), and constantly monitor and communicate position, operation, diagnostic and prognostic information to enable machine automation, improved productivity and enhanced serviceability.
As a Control Systems Engineering Specialist, you will design, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimise products and systems used on Caterpillar machine products. The specialist works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality electronic and software-based control solutions. Key responsibilities include:
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Technology Advising: Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and solutions for a specific technology domain.
- Conceptual Thinking: Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance.
- 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, analyse 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.
- Prior experience in control software development gained in vehicle or construction equipment control or an associated environment
- Variant/calibration data management experience
- An understanding of fixed-point data typing
- Extensive MATLAB Simulink software development experience
- Knowledge of / prior experience of AUTOSAR
- Knowledge of Data Links (CAN/Ethernet) and Calibration/Diagnostic tools (i.e. CANape, CANalyser/CANoe).
- This role is based in the office 5 days per week
- 10% travel
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.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
September 8, 2026 - September 22, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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