Senior Hydraulic Controls Engineer — AI & Simulation

Caterpillar Inc.

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 169,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
PTO
401(k) Savings
HSA
FSAs
Career development
Incentive bonus
Relocation assistance
Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Sr. Hydraulic System Controls Engineer to design, develop, validate and improve hydraulic systems and controls for Earthmoving products such as medium wheel loaders and graders.

You will work with global teams, perform analysis on end-of-line data, and develop AI-enabled solutions to raise performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness. The role requires hands-on testing and field validation, with relocation and visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering (or related field).
  • Experience with off-highway or heavy equipment is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and control such as implement, steering, brake and fan.
  • Willingness to support hands-on testing and field validation.
  • Experience with MATLAB Simulink or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of AI tools and data analytics for vehicle data.

Responsibilities

  • Develop controls and tuning of hydraulic systems (implement, steering, fan, brake).
  • Support advanced engineering projects and evaluate performance.
  • Validate hydraulic system performance via simulation, testing, and field validation.
  • Diagnose and resolve hydraulic system issues through analysis and testing.
  • Support development of valves, cylinders, pumps, motors; ensure cost and delivery targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Effective communications
Problem solving
Technical excellence
DFM/DFA/APQP
Product design
Product testing

Education

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
CANape
CANalyser/CANoe
Data links CAN/Ethernet

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Sr. Hydraulic System Controls Engineer to design, develop, validate and improve hydraulic systems and controls for Earthmoving products such as medium wheel loaders and graders.

You will work with global teams, perform analysis on end-of-line data, and develop AI-enabled solutions to raise performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness. The role requires hands-on testing and field validation, with relocation and visa sponsorship available.

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