Mechatronics & Embedded Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme – Caterp.

Contributory share scheme – 50% match

Flexible benefits: health/dental care,

EV car lease

Holiday purchase

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an engineer in Wimborne Minster to design advanced electrical control systems and integrate electrical and mechanical subsystems. The role involves developing software and procedures to optimise electro-mechanical performance in collaboration with scientists, and prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, sensors, and gears.

The candidate will also identify weaknesses in finished products and contribute to continuous improvement within a global engineering team.

Qualifications

• Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues on hardware, software, or operation.
• Experience with product testing and design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Designing advanced electrical control systems and integrating electrical and mechanical systems.
• Designing and implementing software and procedures to control electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices performance.
• Designing and prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, solenoids, gears, sensors, and springs.
• Identify and address areas of product weakness in finished products.
• Collaborate with scientists to enhance system performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communicating complex concepts

Embedded systems

Technical troubleshooting

Product testing

Education

Engineering/CS/Materials Science degree

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an engineer in Wimborne Minster to design advanced electrical control systems and integrate electrical and mechanical subsystems. The role involves developing software and procedures to optimise electro-mechanical performance in collaboration with scientists, and prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, sensors, and gears.

The candidate will also identify weaknesses in finished products and contribute to continuous improvement within a global engineering team.