Electronic Controls Engineer – Engine & Hybrid Power

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + 8 holidays

Up to 10% bonus

Pension scheme matching up to 10%

Share scheme – Caterpillar match 50%

Flexible benefits: health, dental, EV,

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Electronic Controls System Engineer in Peterborough to design and refine electromechanical control systems for engines and hybrid powertrains. You will work across architectures, components, and HIL tools to verify performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with diverse global teams, analyse test data, and translate requirements into robust solutions. The role emphasizes embedded systems expertise and rigorous problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of embedded electronic systems and their application within engine, powertrain, machine or automotive control systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Experience defining and analysing technical requirements for electrical, electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Understanding product verification and validation, including planning tests, analysing data and reporting results.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to specialists and non-specialists.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Understanding structured product-development processes from concept and design through validation and production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance electromechanical systems and components used to control Caterpillar’s engines and hybrid powertrains.
• Developing and testing electronic control system architectures for engine and hybrid power systems.
• Developing and testing electronic components for engine and hybrid power systems.
• Using laboratory, automation and Hardware-in-the-Loop tools to verify system and component behaviour.
• Analyzing test data and helping solve complex engineering challenges.
• Collaborating with global engineering teams across the UK, Europe, China, India and the United States.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Requirements Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Product Development

Product Testing

Tools

CANape

CANalyzer

CANoe

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Electronic Controls System Engineer in Peterborough to design and refine electromechanical control systems for engines and hybrid powertrains. You will work across architectures, components, and HIL tools to verify performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with diverse global teams, analyse test data, and translate requirements into robust solutions. The role emphasizes embedded systems expertise and rigorous problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.