Senior Real-Time Positioning & Controls Engineer

Caterpillar; Ina (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Travel up to 10%

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings and HSA

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, is seeking an engineering professional at the journey level to advance positioning and control systems.

The role emphasizes delivering technical solutions, maintaining design artifacts, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include developing algorithms, running simulations, creating automated tests, and contributing to new product designs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink & C++.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with sensing technology like IMU's, GNSS receivers, laser receivers, or UTS 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Process Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Technical Excellence

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, is seeking an engineering professional at the journey level to advance positioning and control systems.

The role emphasizes delivering technical solutions, maintaining design artifacts, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include developing algorithms, running simulations, creating automated tests, and contributing to new product designs.