Control Systems Senior Engineer – Brake Mechatronics

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance (domestic)

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a highly motivated Control Systems Senior Engineer to join the Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation (DCSSV) organization. This role focuses on lower powertrain brake controls, supporting production, NPI, and technology transformation for machines used in mining, quarry, construction, and production environments.

You will apply systems thinking and rigorous validation across the software and hardware stack, collaborating with mechanical, electrical,

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking with root-cause analysis abilities.
• Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
• Clear and effective communication across teams.
• Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with computer-aided control systems development and validation.
• Knowledge of product testing methodologies and strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting in manufacturing or development environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Drivetrain Brake Mechatronics team.
• Design, develop, implement, and validate drivetrain control software and algorithms for brake systems.
• Own and steward legacy technologies, ensuring reliability and value.
• Apply systems engineering to balance performance, durability, cost, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with machine teams for design choices, verification, and validation.
• Lead process improvements in controls development and validation.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, software, and validation teams.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Project Management

Control Systems Development

Product Testing

Troubleshooting

Engineering Experience

Powertrain Design

Brake Controls

Performance Testing

Project Leadership

Delivery on Time

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Caterpillar is seeking a highly motivated Control Systems Senior Engineer to join the Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation (DCSSV) organization support Caterpillar machines with electrohydraulic brakes. This role provides design ownership for lower powertrain brake controls solutions. The position will support current production, New Product Introduction (NPI), and technology transformation work that enables robust, scalable drivetrain controls for machine applications operating in demanding mining, quarry, construction, and production environments.

The successful candidate will apply strong technical judgment across controls design, embedded software development, machine system integration, calibration, and validation activities while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver drivetrain controls solutions from concept through production readiness. This position requires systems-level thinking, strong attention to detail, and consistent execution of standard engineering processes to ensure software quality, integration readiness, machine performance, durability, and validation rigor for drivetrain systems.

What You Will Do

• Help establish the newly formed Drivetrain Brake Mechatronics team, focused on aligning machine programs with technology program requirements for lower powertrain systems.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and validation of drivetrain control software and algorithms supporting lower powertrain brake systems.
• Provide project ownership and long-term stewardship of legacy business technologies, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continued value to the enterprise.
• Apply systems engineering principles to balance performance, durability, robustness, cost, and maintenance capability across brake controls solutions.
• Effectively collaborate with the machine teams to evaluate and determine design selections, verification activities, and validation efforts.
• Lead and contribute to process improvement initiatives across controls development and validation, including standard work, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and validation teams to ensure seamless system integration and execution.

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 in the techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Mastery of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach optimal decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Effective use of communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Project Management: Mastery of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Computer-Aided Controls Systems Development: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized systems engineering and validation; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test controls design specifications.
• Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan, budget, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of development.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Top Candidates will also have

• 7+ years of Engineering experience
• Lower powertrain component design or development experience
• Machine brake controls systems experience
• Machine performance experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate with a multitude of process partners
• Experience with accountability for system development and integration project delivery on-time and within budget
• High personal and professional ethics; self-starter that requires minimal supervision, anticipates issues, and takes appropriate action.

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

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.