Director of Embedded Controls & Software Systems

Caterpillar Brazil

Mossville (IL)

On-site

USD 189,000 - 284,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

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Incentive bonus

401(k) savings plans

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Director of Embedded Control Systems Engineering to lead strategic development, integration, validation, and deployment of embedded controls for critical subsystems across the global machine portfolio.

The role leads teams of controls and embedded software engineers, defines architecture standards, and guides product delivery with manufacturing, validation, and digital teams. Extensive leadership and deep expertise in embedded software are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Extensive experience in embedded software, controls engineering, or product development environments.
Significant leadership experience managing engineering teams, managers, or technical organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in embedded software development, systems integration, and control systems engineering.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architecture, verification, validation, and release processes.
Experience developing software solutions for complex mechanical or electro-mechanical products.
Proven ability to lead large-scale technical initiatives and influence strategic business decisions.
Strong communication, collaboration, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience managing budgets, resources, and organizational priorities.
Ability to lead and inspire global, cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term strategy for embedded controls and software solutions supporting drivetrain, braking systems, steering systems, implement systems and integrated systems control.
Lead global teams of Embedded Software Engineers and Software Engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Establish software architecture standards, development processes, coding best practices, and engineering governance frameworks.
Drive the development, integration, and validation of embedded software and control systems across Caterpillar's product portfolio.
Partner with product engineering, systems engineering, validation, manufacturing, service support, and supply chain organizations to ensure successful product delivery.
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps supporting software, controls, drivetrain, and machine performance objectives.
Ensure compliance with product quality, reliability, cybersecurity, and safety requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
Oversee requirements management, verification and validation activities, release planning, and software integration efforts.
Manage engineering budgets, workforce planning, organizational design, and strategic investments.
Champion modern software development methodologies, digital engineering tools, model-based development, and simulation capabilities.
Build organizational capabilities through talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Communicate engineering strategy, technical risks, and business impacts to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain Caterpillar's leadership in embedded software and controls innovation.