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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.\nHear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself\nRole Definition\nCaterpillar is seeking a highly motivated Control Systems Senior Engineer to join the Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation (DCSSV) organization support Caterpillar machines with electrohydraulic brakes. This role provides design ownership for lower powertrain brake controls solutions. The position will support current production, New Product Introduction (NPI), and technology transformation work that enables robust, scalable drivetrain controls for machine applications operating in demanding mining, quarry, construction, and production environments.\nThe successful candidate will apply strong technical judgment across controls design, embedded software development, machine system integration, calibration, and validation activities while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver drivetrain controls solutions from concept through production readiness. This position requires systems-level thinking, strong attention to detail, and consistent execution of standard engineering processes to ensure software quality, integration readiness, machine performance, durability, and validation rigor for drivetrain systems..\nWhat you will do\nHelp establish the newly formed Drivetrain Brake Mechatronics team, focused on aligning machine programs with technology program requirements for lower powertrain systems.\nLead the design, development, implementation, and validation of drivetrain control software and algorithms supporting lower powertrain brake systems.\nProvide project ownership and long-term stewardship of legacy business technologies, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continued value to the enterprise.\nApply systems engineering principles to balance performance, durability, robustness, cost, and maintenance capability across brake controls solutions.\nEffectively collaborate with the machine teams to evaluate and determine design selections, verification activities, and validation efforts.\nLead and contribute to process improvement initiatives across controls development and validation, including standard work, lessons learned, and best practices.\nCollaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and validation teams to ensure seamless system integration and execution.\nDegree Requirement\nBachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum, preferably\n· Electrical Engineering\n· Mechanical Engineering\n· Mechatronics Engineering\n· Computer Engineering\n· Ag Engineering\nWhat you must have (skills)\nAnalytical Thinking: Fluent in the techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.\nDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Mastery of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach optimal decisions based on informed judgment.\nEffective Communications: Effective use of communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\nProject Management: Mastery of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.\nComputer-Aided Controls Systems Development: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized systems engineering and validation; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test controls design specifications.\nProduct Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan, budget, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of development.\nTroubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.\nTop Candidates will also have\n7+ years of Engineering experience\nLower powertrain component design or development experience\nMachine brake controls systems experience\nMachine performance experience\nDemonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate with a multitude of process partners\nExperience with accountability for system development and integration project delivery on-time and within budget\nHigh personal and professional ethics; self-starter that requires minimal supervision, anticipates issues, and takes appropriate action.\nAdditional Information\nThis posting will close on 11/24/2026 at 11:59 p.m.\nThis position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Technical Center - Building G).\nRelocation assistance (domestic) is available for this position.\nSponsorship is NOT available. \nThis position may require less than 10% travel\nFinal details\nPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.\n#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar\nSummary Pay Range:\n$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nNovember 10, 2026 - November 24, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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