Electronic Controls Engineer: Embedded Systems Expert

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

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.