Controls Engineer - Energy Solutions

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, and validate control strategies for charging products, battery energy storage systems, and site energy management controllers.

You will apply MATLAB, Simulink, embedded C, and Python to solve technical problems and move controls technologies toward product readiness. Join an agile product group, collaborating with controls, software, electrical, validation, and energy solutions teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Analytical thinking with ability to determine root causes and propose solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and validate control algorithms for charging products, battery energy storage systems, and site energy management controllers.
• Translate product and system requirements into control strategies, specifications, models, and testable deliverables.
• Create, simulate, analyze, and implement control models using MATLAB, Simulink, embedded C, and Python, including automation and data analysis.
• Plan and execute controls verification and validation at multiple levels (model, software, controller, subsystem, integrated system).
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot behavior, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Support integration of controllers with batteries, power electronics, chargers, generators, inverters, sensors, and networks.
• Collaborate across controls, embedded software, electrical, systems, product, and validation teams with documentation.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C

Python

CAN communications

Git/version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C

Python

CAN communications

Git/version control

Job description

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.

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. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary

Join Caterpillar as a Controls Engineer supporting energy solutions products in Mossville, Illinois. In this role, you will develop, integrate, and validate control strategies for products such as charging solutions, battery energy storage systems, and site energy management controllers. You will apply MATLAB, Simulink, embedded C, and Python to solve technical problems, evaluate system performance, and help move controls technologies from concept toward product readiness. Depending on project priorities, your work may include controls development, system integration, performance analysis, test automation, or validation support. You will collaborate within an agile product group and learn from experienced engineers across controls, software, electrical systems, validation, and energy solutions. This is an opportunity for a flexible, curious engineer to contribute to innovative technologies that improve performance, reliability, and integration of tomorrow’s power and energy products.

What You Will Do

• Develop, integrate and validate control algorithms for charging products, battery energy storage systems, and site energy management controllers.
• Translate product and system requirements into control strategies, functional specifications, models, and testable engineering deliverables.
• Create, simulate, analyze, and implement control models using MATLAB, Simulink, embedded C, and Python, including automation and engineering data analysis.
• Plan and execute controls verification and validation at the model, software, controller, subsystem, and integrated-system levels.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot unexpected system behavior, identify root causes, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Support integration of controllers with batteries, power electronics, chargers, generators, inverters, sensors, communications networks, and other energy systems.
• Collaborate across controls, embedded software, electrical, systems, product, and validation teams while documenting technical decisions, test results, and conclusions.

What You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Analytical Thinking: Working knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with coursework or experience in controls, power electronics, embedded systems, energy systems, or dynamic-system modeling.
• Experience developing or validating control software for battery energy storage, charging, microgrid, site energy management, hybrid power, generator, inverters, DC-DC conversion or other technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, model-based controls development, embedded C, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with controls verification and validation methods such as MIL, SIL, PIL, or HIL, along with data analysis and root‑cause troubleshooting.
• Experience with or exposure to requirements development, CAN communications, embedded controllers, Git/version control, and agile product development.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Mossville and requires 5-day a week on-site availability.
• Domestic relocation is available for this role
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Travel is expected 10% of the time

Summary Pay Range

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation 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

• 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 23, 2026 - November 6, 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.