Positioning and Controls Software Engineer

Caterpillar; Mossville (PA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL, is seeking an engineer to develop positioning and control algorithms for a system using Simulink and C++.

You will run simulations, create automated tests, and document design work, communicating results to team and customers. A Master's degree in engineering, CS, or materials science is strongly preferred, with emphasis on analytical skills and embedded control software expertise.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques; ability to monitor, update, or enhance processes.
• Ability to understand and optimize business or work processes.
• Ability to create process workflows and documentation.
• Identifies bottlenecks and monitors process performance.
• Attention to detail and precision in information handling.
• Strong analytical thinking to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop positioning and control algorithms for systems using Simulink models and C++.
• Run simulations to validate model development and performance.
• Create automated software tests and maintain project artifacts.
• Document designs, models, code and other work products for the project.
• Communicate designs and results to customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Contribute to new product design and process maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

RTOS experience

Kalman filters

Embedded control software

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/Materials Science

Job description

Career Area:EngineeringJob 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.Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.Description

What You Will Do:

Development of Positioning and Control algorithms for a system utilizing Simulink models and C++ softwarePerform simulations to validate model developmentCreating automated software testsWriting, maintaining and archiving design documents, models, source code and other work products necessary for the projectCommunicate designs and analysis results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other stakeholdersContribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance

What You Will Have:

Process Management:

Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

• Employs process flows, cycle time, process time and waste concepts as appropriate.
• Walks through steps, decisions, measurements, dependencies and hand-offs for a specific process.
• Creates process flow or work flow diagrams.
• Documents types of process decisions and potential impact of each decision.
• Identifies and monitors common process bottlenecks.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

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

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Analytical Thinking:

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

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Effective Communications:

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Problem Solving:

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Technical Excellence:

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience with sensing technology like IMU's, GNSS receivers, laser receivers, or UTS systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems
• Experience with Kalman Filters
• Experience with software development of real-time embedded control systems
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.
• Master's degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

The location for this position is Mossville, ILRelocation assistance is available for this position. This position will require less than 10% travel. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Pay Range:$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.