Drivetrain Controls Engineer: NPI & Validation

Caterpillar Inc.

Mossville (IL)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 193,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
PTO (Vacation/Holidays)
401(k)
HSA
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL seeks a Control System Engineering Specialist to lead NPI drivetrain controls development and validation.

You will own software design for powershift transmissions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in workflows and rigorous validation processes. The role requires strong systems thinking, embedded software expertise, and collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and validation teams to deliver production-ready solutions for

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in drivetrain controls and embedded software.
  • Strong analytical and validation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead NPI controls development for machine applications.
  • Develop drivetrain control solutions including actuators and sensors.
  • Own validation planning and execution across simulation and machine environments.
  • Drive technology transformation to improve capability and quality.
  • Balance performance, durability, and cost using systems engineering.

Skills

Analytical Thinking
Decision Making
Effective Communications
Project Management
Computer-Aided Controls Systems Dev
Product Testing
Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Computer Engineering
Ag Engineering

Tools

ATI Vision
CANape

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL seeks a Control System Engineering Specialist to lead NPI drivetrain controls development and validation.

You will own software design for powershift transmissions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in workflows and rigorous validation processes. The role requires strong systems thinking, embedded software expertise, and collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and validation teams to deliver production-ready solutions for

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