Senior Real-Time Power Conversion Controls Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead real-time controls development for stationary power conversion. You will drive MIL/HIL validation, develop software requirements, and steer NPI controls issue resolution to deliver differential, standards-compliant solutions.

The role requires a strong background in embedded systems, control algorithms, and power electronics, with on-site collaboration at Mossville. Travel up to 20% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Analytical thinking with ability to determine root causes and provide solutions.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve operational or process issues.
• Working knowledge of embedded systems and their applications in control.
• Knowledge of requirements analysis methods and tools.
• Technical troubleshooting across hardware, software, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead real-time power system design and development for stationary power conversion / inverter controls.
• Develop simulation models, control algorithms, sequences of operation, FMEA, RCA, and test plans; supervise MIL & HIL teams.
• Develop L4/L5 controls architecture, software requirements, and algorithms.
• Define control strategies for system integration and end-of-line testing.
• Lead controls lab testing and coordinate with PMO to deliver features on time.
• Guide and support HIL teams; review HIL test plans.
• Support integration and lab testing of power conversion controls.
• Lead site-level test planning with gensets, loads, and DC block integration.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Analytical Thinking

Communicating Complex Concepts

Problem Solving

Technical Troubleshooting

Requirements Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead real-time controls development for stationary power conversion. You will drive MIL/HIL validation, develop software requirements, and steer NPI controls issue resolution to deliver differential, standards-compliant solutions.

The role requires a strong background in embedded systems, control algorithms, and power electronics, with on-site collaboration at Mossville. Travel up to 20% may be expected.