Positioning and Controls Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Positioning and Controls Engineer to advance real-time grade-control systems. You will develop state estimators and control algorithms within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include Simulink/C++ development, simulations, automated tests, and documentation, with opportunities to influence new products and processes. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, rigorous verification, and clear communication; relocation and visa

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test positioning state estimator and control algorithms for Grade Control products.
• Collaborate with software, validation, QA, and product teams on real-time software.
• Develop positioning and control algorithms using Simulink and C++.
• Run simulations to validate models and create automated tests.
• Document designs, models, and code; maintain design archives.
• Communicate results to customers and stakeholders.
• Help design new products and improve existing processes.

Skills

Positioning algorithms

Control algorithms

Simulink

C++ programming

Real-time software

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

GNSS

Kalman Filters

RTOS

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. 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

This is the third career level in engineering and represents a shift from learning and assisting to fully contributing in assignments that are broader, more complex, and challenging in nature. The key role of this engineering position is to move from learning and assisting others to fully contributing. The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/construction-industry-resources/technology/grade.html or http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks.

What You Will Do:

• The Positioning and Controls Engineer is responsible for the development and test of the positioning state estimator and control algorithm used in Grade Control products.
• The candidate will work in a team environment and work closely with other Software Developers, Validation Engineers, Team Leaders, Quality Engineers, and Product Managers to develop software which is deployed on real-time hardware.
• Development of Positioning and Control algorithms for a system utilizing Simulink models and C++ software
• Perform simulations to validate model development
• Creating automated software tests
• Writing, maintaining and archiving design documents, models, source code and other work products necessary for the project
• Communicate designs and analysis results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other stakeholders
• Contribute 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• 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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• 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.
• Creates an environment where participants feel empowered to develop solutions.

Technical Excellence:

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

Level Working Knowledge:

• 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.
• 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

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require less than 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

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