Design Engineering Specialist - Controls

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Design Engineering Specialist, where you will lead innovative projects in hydraulic mining shovel technology. This role emphasizes maximizing machine performance through advanced hydraulic controls and designing effective control strategies. You will collaborate with diverse teams, analyze complex engineering challenges, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions. With a commitment to sustainability and community building, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering field. If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong technical leadership skills with extensive experience in mining equipment.
• Knowledge of project management strategies and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and own control strategies for hydraulic mining shovels.
• Provide field support and maintain control algorithms for production machines.

Skills

Hydraulic Optimization

Control Strategy Design

Control Algorithm Development

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science

Tools

Dynasty

MATLAB

Rocks3D

C-Link

Python

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.

As a Design Engineering Specialist for the Hydraulic Mining Shovels (HMS) product team, you’ll be at the forefront of machine control design and development. In this position, you will maximize machine performance through hydraulic controls and help architect the multigenerational project plan for HMS control strategies. You will build the vision for HMS hydraulic machine controls. This position resides within the Hydraulic Mining Shovel Engineering team in Tucson, AZ.

What you will do:

• Hydraulic Optimization for HMS – Determine hydraulic layouts and pump allocation strategies for increased machine performance, and implement the designs for NPI.
• Control Strategy – Design and own the control strategy for HMS. Utilize commonality and build a multigenerational plan for HMS controls.
• Control Algorithm Development – Provide the control algorithms for NPI machines. Maintain the controls algorithms for current production machines and make updates if issues arise from the field.
• Field support – Provide controls support for the field as needed.
• Evaluate options – Compare new designs against current ones, utilizing virtual product development (VPD) and field data.
• Resource Coordination – The Design Engineering Specialist role does not include supervisory duties over direct reports. Instead, you will manage resources allocated to your program from various supporting organizations.
• Collaboration and Decision Making – Foster collaboration and cooperation among teams like hydraulic systems, ensuring adequate input and timely decision-making to resolve issues according to program timelines.
• Communication – Convey complex control changes to the management team. This role requires that the incumbent increases understanding of the business, the business aspects of technology, and the customers’ business, and needs.
• Quantifying – Identify the conditions that are needed to simulate real-life hydraulic mining shovel operations. Update the simulation complexity depending on the needs of the study.

What skills you will have:

Technical Excellence: Strong technical leadership skills with extensive experience in the performance and application of mining equipment or excavators. Extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications, electro-hydraulic system design and/or test, and control theory.

Engineering Tools: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized engineering programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test design concepts using tools like Dynasty, MATLAB, Rocks3D, C-Link, Python.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of performance problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Track record of developing innovative technical solutions and the ability to gain buy-in for implementation from all levels of the organization.

Effective Communications: Strong communication, leadership, project management, and business management skills. Direct work with internal process partners, suppliers, customers, and dealers requires the incumbent to demonstrate skill in negotiation, building consensus, and achieving compromise.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Project Management: Knowledge 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. Previous team leadership experience and organization skills. Demonstrated program leadership capability.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work full-time in the Tucson, AZ office.

Domestic relocation is available.

Occasional travel (10%) may be required to support activities at manufacturing and/or customer sites.

Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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:

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

Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 7, 2025 - March 23, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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