Battery Control Systems Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Battery Controls Engineering Specialist to lead BMS software development for diverse Caterpillar applications including mobile equipment and stationary power. You will define requirements, develop core features, and validate control strategies across lab and field environments.

Join a global team shaping advanced power systems, mentoring engineers while working with customers and internal teams to deliver robust BMS solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in controls software development for complex systems.
• Experience with MIL/SIL simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and document BMS control requirements and develop core software features.
• Calibrate and validate BMS control features in labs and applications.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and validation of control strategies.
• Provide on-site support at proving grounds and customer locations as needed.

Skills

Controls software

Model-based development

MIL/SIL testing

CAN communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

CANape

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

About IDES:

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

Job Summary:

In this Battery Controls Engineering Specialist role you will be responsible for leading BMS controls software solutions for batteries, for a variety of Caterpillar applications including mobile construction and mining equipment, marine, rail, oil & gas, and stationary electric power. You will provide technical leadership that will shape the future of Caterpillar’s advanced power systems product offerings. You will work with a team of engineers and be accountable for gathering and meeting the voice of the customer throughout development and integration of control strategies (requirements, design, simulation, integration and validation).

Accountability spans the full development cycle from concept to production implementation onto BMS controller. The position will collaborate with a global teams to solve technical problems and deliver on project goals, continually learn to stay abreast of innovative technology, and mentor team members. This role directly impacts Caterpillar's current and future electrified powertrain products

What You Will Do:

• Define and document BMS control requirements; design and develop core and application software features based on product needs
• Create common control features using model-based development for various electrification architectures.
• Apply virtual product development (MIL/SIL simulations) for testing, optimization, and performance verification.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate BMS control features in lab and application environments; Provide on-site support at proving grounds and customer locations as needed
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to implement robust BMS control strategies
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand software requirements and ensure (module/pack design/application) system integration and validation of control strategies
• Protect Caterpillar’s intellectual property and deliver cost- and time-effective technical solutions

What You Will Have:

Degree Requirement Bachelors or master’s degree in engineering (focus on control systems or mechatronics preferred)

Technical Excellence:

Extensive Industry experience developing controls software, performance or system validation related to control algorithms for complex systems.

• Expertise in software validation methodologies i.e. HIL, SIL, lab, machine/vehicle
• MATLAB/Simulink (or similar) with embedded code exposure. Proficient with controls model design and Model Based System Engineering tools
• Knowledge of Direct-to-Flash methodology for creating experimental flash files
• Hands on experience with CAN Communication and use of CANape
• Knowledge and experience with Lithium-Ion batteries and/or BMS control strategies.

Requirements Analysis:

Extensive experience and knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Conceptual Thinking:

Extensive experience and knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance.

Communicating Complex Concepts:

Extensive experience and 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.

Embedded Systems:

Extensive experience and 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.

Problem Solving:

Extensive experience and 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Prior experience or coursework dealing with battery electric power systems
• Prior experience with Battery systems simulation
• Experience with application of AI/ML and other advanced controls techniques

Additional Information:

• This position is located Peoria, IL and requires 5-days a week in-office availability
• Up to 25% Travel possible
• Domestic Relocation is available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary