Gas Engine Systems Engineer — Mechatronics & Controls

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Gas Engine System Engineer to design, integrate, and support gas engine subsystems under senior guidance.

You will translate system requirements into detailed technical solutions and perform analysis, development, and validation to ensure subsystem performance within the engine system. The role involves designing advanced electrical control systems, prototyping mechatronic devices, and improving product robustness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of analytical techniques and root-cause analysis to resolve problems.
• Ability to perform systematic analysis and diagnose complex issues.
• Understanding of embedded systems and CAN/J1939 communications.
• Familiarity with requirements analysis and documentation practices.
• Experience with diagnostic tools, data logging, and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and integrating electrical control systems and mechatronic devices.
• Developing software procedures to control electro-mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, sensors, and actuators.
• Identify and address weaknesses in finished products.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Embedded Systems

Requirements Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Gas Engine System Engineer to design, integrate, and support gas engine subsystems under senior guidance.

You will translate system requirements into detailed technical solutions and perform analysis, development, and validation to ensure subsystem performance within the engine system. The role involves designing advanced electrical control systems, prototyping mechatronic devices, and improving product robustness.