Design Engineer

Caterpillar; Mossville (PA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. invites applications for a Design Engineer to assist in developing controls for Power Conversion Systems, Microgrids, and Energy Storage. You will translate customer needs into control algorithms and collaborate across global teams to validate and release software for new products.

The position emphasizes real-time/silicon validation (SIL/MIL/HIL), MATLAB/Simulink, and Python scripting, with telecommuting two days per week and up to 10% travel to Caterpillar facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Systems Engineering or related field plus 4 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation.
• Alternatively, the employer will accept a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Systems Engineering or related field plus 2 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation.
• Coursework or employment experience with MATLAB and Simulink; real time simulation and development tools such as dSpace or Opal RT; controls and software design and development of power electronics or power conversion systems; GitLab or similar version control; electrical schematics; and Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of controls systems for Power Conversion Systems, Microgrids and Energy Storage Systems.
• Develop control strategy requirements by interpreting voice of customer/business/regulation and translate into control algorithms and solutions.
• Deliver high quality controls and software features and collaborate with global teams on validation plans (SIL/MIL/HIL).
• Collaborate with software teams to release software for new and existing products.
• Travel up to 10% domestically to Caterpillar facilities.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Real-time simulation tools

Python scripting

Electrical Schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Systems Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

dSpace

Opal RT

GitLab

Python

Electrical Schematics

Job description

Career Area: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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Design Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523.

Support the development of controls systems for Power Conversion Systems, Microgrids and Energy Storage Systems. Develop control strategy requirements through interpreting voice of customer/business/regulation for power conversion systems, then converting those requirements into control algorithms and solutions. Deliver industry leading quality controls and software features. Collaborate with a global team to develop FMEA based validation plans while performing validation activities of controls systems for power conversion solutions in software in the loop (SIL), model in the loop (MIL) and hardware in the loop (HIL) environments. Collaborate with software teams to release software for new and existing products. Telecommuting: 2 days/week. Up to 10% domestic travel to Caterpillar facilities to support controls, software development, validation for Caterpillar machines and power conversion systems.

REQS:

This position requires a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering or a related field plus 4 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering or a related field plus 2 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation.

Additionally, the applicant must have coursework or employment experience with: (1) MATLAB and Simulink; (2) Real time simulation and development tools, such as dSpace or Opal RT; (3) Controls and software design and development of power electronics or power conversion systems, such as Energy Storage Systems, Microgrids, Inverters and Power Conversion Systems, such as Chargers and Dispensers; (4) Gitlab (or any version control tool); (5) Electrical Schematics; and (6) Python scripting.

Summary Pay Range:

$113,443.00 - $131,280.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 27, 2026 - October 26, 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.