Control Systems Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Relocation assistance (domestic)

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Control System Engineering Specialist to join the Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation (DCSSV) team.

You will lead NPI controls development for powershift transmissions and own validation planning and execution across simulation, bench, and machine environments. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Agricultural Engineering, plus strong analytical thinking, decision making, and

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving for software, controls, and system integration.
• Decision making under technical risk with clear recommendations across development activities.
• Effective communication of validation results, risks, and project status.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and deliver technology transformation projects.
• Experience developing, simulating, integrating, and validating embedded controls.
• Expertise in building robust product testing and validation plans.
• Strong troubleshooting approaches for software and hardware integration issues.
• Experience with drivetrain controls and embedded software in production environments.
• Familiarity with NPI processes and delivering software-enabled capabilities.
• Ability to balance performance, safety, maintainability, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI controls development for machine applications, including requirements, architecture, and delivery.
• Develop and integrate drivetrain control solutions for transmissions and actuators.
• Own validation planning across simulation, bench, and machine environments.
• Execute technology transformation projects to improve workflows and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design reviews and software releases.
• Analyze data to drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to standard work and continuous improvement of drivetrains development.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Project Management

Computer-Aided Controls

Product Testing

Troubleshooting

Machine Application Knowledge

NPI

Validation Planning

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Computer Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Tools

ATI Vision

CANape

Job description

## Control Systems Engineering SpecialistApply: Mossville, Illinois: Full time: Posted Today: R0000398275**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.**Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself** Caterpillar is seeking a highly motivated **Control System Engineering Specialist** to join the **Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation (DCSSV)** organization to support machines with powershift transmissions. This role is focused on **New Product Introduction (NPI) drivetrain controls development and product delivery**, **validation planning and execution**, and **technology transformation project execution** that enables robust, scalable drivetrain control solutions for current and future machine platforms using powershift transmissions and torque converters. The successful candidate will own the software design for powershift transmission controls with responsibility for technical leadership across software, controls, and development activities, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver drivetrain controls solutions from concept through production readiness. This position requires strong engineering judgment, systems-level thinking, and the ability to execute complex initiatives while ensuring embedded software quality, integration readiness, and validation rigor. **What you will do*** Lead and execute **NPI controls development** activities for machine applications, including requirements definition, architecture alignment, implementation, integration, and product delivery.* Develop and integrate **drivetrain control solutions** supporting transmissions, torque converters, actuators, sensors, and associated embedded software for machine systems.* Own **validation planning and execution** by defining verification strategies, test plans, success criteria, instrumentation needs, and data review approaches across simulation, bench, and machine environments.* Execute **technology transformation projects** that modernize controls, software workflows, and development practices to improve capability, quality, and efficiency.* Apply **systems engineering principles** to balance performance, durability, functional safety, maintainability, and cost across drivetrain mechatronic solutions.* Coordinate with global and cross-functional teams to support design reviews, software releases, integration activities, and validation execution.* Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and validation teams to ensure seamless system integration and issue resolution.* Drive technical problem solving through data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action development during development and validation phases.* Contribute to standard work, best practices, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen drivetrain mechatronics development and validation processes.**Degree Requirement*** Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum, preferably· Electrical Engineering· Mechanical Engineering· Mechatronics Engineering· Computer Engineering· Ag Engineering**What you must have (skills)*** **Analytical Thinking**: Fluent use of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine root cause, evaluate complex technical tradeoffs, and create practical solutions for software, controls, and system integration challenges.* **Decision Making and Critical Thinking**: Mastery of decision-making processes and associated tools; ability to assess technical risk, prioritize work, and make sound recommendations across development and validation activities.* **Effective Communications**: Effective use of communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to clearly convey technical direction, validation results, risks, and project status across cross-functional teams.* **Project Management**: Mastery of effective project execution strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and deliver technology transformation and product development workstreams.* **Computer-Aided Controls Systems Development**: Knowledge of tools and techniques used to develop, simulate, integrate, and validate embedded controls and mechatronic system solutions.* **Product Testing**: Expert knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to build and execute robust validation plans that ensure product quality and readiness.* **Troubleshooting Technical Problems**: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve software, controls, and integration issues in product development environments. **Top Candidates will also have*** Machine application knowledge.* Demonstrated engineering experience in drivetrain controls, propulsion systems, embedded software, or related product development disciplines.* Experience with **New Product Introduction (NPI)** processes and delivery of software-enabled product capabilities into production applications.* Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude, passionate about delivering the highest quality drivetrain system to Caterpillar customers.* Strong background in **validation planning and execution**, including test strategy development, data analysis, and issue resolution.* Test, data collection, and analysis capabilities using ATI Vision, CANape, or similar calibration, measurement, and analytics tools. **Additional Information*** This posting will close on 10/21/2026 at 11:59 p.m.* This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Technical Center - Building G).* Relocation assistance (domestic) is available for this position.* Sponsorship is **NOT** available.* This position may require less than 10% travel **Final details**Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.**Benefits:**Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.* Medical, dental, and vision benefits\\** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)\\** 401(k) savings plans\\** Health Savings Account (HSA)\\** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\\** Health Lifestyle Programs\\** Employee Assistance Program\\** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts\\** Career Development\\** Incentive bonus\\** Disability benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement \\* These benefits also apply to part-time employees### ### This position requires working onsite five days a week.### Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.**Posting Dates:**October 7, 2026 - October 21, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.