Electronic Control System Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

8 holidays

Bonus up to 10%

Pension scheme (Cat doubles up to 10%)

Share scheme (Cat matches 50%)

Flexible benefits including health/day

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Control System Engineer in Peterborough to design, develop and enhance electro-mechanical control systems for Caterpillar machines. You will work on integration of electronics and electrical tech to improve performance and value for customers.

The role focuses on developing control systems, mechatronics, and machine automation, requiring strong analytical, troubleshooting and requirements skills. Office-based with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and drive solutions.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Proven problem-solving skills in diverse situations.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications.
• Skills to elicit, analyse and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve technical issues across hardware/software domains.

Responsibilities

• As a Electronic Controls System Engineer, you will design, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimize products and systems used on Caterpillar machine products.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communicating Complex Concepts

Problem Solving

Embedded Systems

Requirements Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Tools

LabVIEW

Veristand

J1939 CAN/Ethernet

VectorCANape/CANalyzer

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Job Title: Control System Engineer

Salary: £49,513 + Dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• 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.

The Opportunity

TheCaterpillarTechnologyteam 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.

What You Will Do

As aElectronic Controls System Engineer,you willdesign, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimize products and systemsused on Caterpillar machine products.

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.
• 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.
• 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,analyseand 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.

Top Candidates mayhave:

• Off-highway machine control system development experience (or comparable experience within automotive, marine or military vehicle control systems)
• Vehicle electrical system design experience, including validation and troubleshooting of electrical systems
• NI test bench experience (Labview/Veristand)
• J1939 CAN/Ethernet System experience
• VectorCANape/CANalyzer or similar experience

Additional Information

• This role is based in the office 5 days per week,<10% travel.

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:

September 3, 2026 - September 17, 2026

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