Positioning & Controls Engineer — Real-Time Embedded

Caterpillar; 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

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