Engine Control Systems Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Control Systems Engineer

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it

i

s

groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With

a

100

year

s of

legacy

of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. 

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators

,

and doers.

We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We

don’t

just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the

world

we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes

,

and infrastructure.

Without a dedicated workforce, Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customers

’

needs.

Join us.

Role Description:

This role encompasses the design, development, and

validation

of electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices with the aim of

optimizing

engine

performanc

e and emissions

. As an individual contributor within the Large Engine Controls team in the Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), you will

be responsible for

designing, buildi

ng, and testing control strategies specific to LPSD engines. Working under the direction of technical team leads, you will apply your knowledge of engine systems, dynamic feedback control theory,

simulation

, and

testing to

meet customer specifications. Key responsibilities include collaborating with colleagues to refine system requirements, developing and

verifying

control algorithms through simulation and on-engine testing, as well as comprehensively documenting and presenting results.

What you will do

:

• Collaborate with process partners to develop and refine engine control system requirements.

• Utilize

  expertise

  in engines and dynamic feedback controls—including frequency and time domain design, Multi Input Multi Output (MIMO) systems, digital signal processing, filter design, and logical control methodologies—to design and evaluate control features.

• Develop and

  maintain

  Matlab

  /Simulink and GT-Power-based

  Model-in-Loop (

  MiL

  )

  simulation framework

  for use in

  design and verification of control algorithms. 

• Analyze and present data using advanced analysis and visualization tools such as Vector

  CANape

  ,

  Matlab

  , and Python.

• Deliver

  timely

  , high-quality simulation-driven design analyses and provide clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

Education

and Experience

Requirements:

• A

  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical

  /

  Electronics

  Engineering is

  required

• Professional experience

  in

  dynamic feedback control theory

  applied

  to design and analysis of spark-ignited engine control systems

Skills you will have:

• Analytical Thinking:

  Working knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to

  determine

  the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Communicating Complex Concepts:

  Working knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple,

  clear language

  appropriate to

  the audience. 

• Problem Solving:

  Working

  knowledge of approaches, tools,

  and

  techniques for recognizing,

  anticipating

  , and resolving organizational, operational

  ,

  or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Embedded Systems:

  Working knowledge of

  dynamic feedback control

  theory,

  discrete-time

  embedded

  systems,

  digital signal processing

  , logical control (

  finite state machines

  )

  ,

  and

  physics-based

  controls

  design

  .

• Requirements Analysis:

  Basic understanding of tools, methods, and techniques of requirements analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project. 

• Technical Troubleshooting:

  Basic understanding of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to

  anticipate

  , recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software,

  application

  or operation.

  Working experience with

  tools like

  Matlab

  /Simulink,

  Vector

  CANape

  , G

  T-Power

  , etc.,

  Apply knowledge of engines and control software to troubleshoot

  issues using fishbone diagrams

  using

  MiL

  and on-engine testing. 

• Product Development in Manufacturing:

  Basic understanding of

  MiL

  applied to engine controls

  ,

  tools

  and techniques; ability to design, build and manage

  MiL

  frameworks

  .

  Famil

  iarity with NPI, NTI, and CPI

  process

  . 

• Product Testing:

  Basic understanding of product testing approaches,

  techniques

  and tools; ability to design

  ,

  plan

  ,

  and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing

  ,

  including

  MiL

  and on-engineenvironments

  . 

Top candidates will

possess

:

• A master's degree in engineering accompanied by professional experience in engine control systems

  design

• Proficiency

  in classical control theory, specifically as applied to Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) systems

  using

  both the time and frequency domain

• Demonstrated experience developing engine control systems for gas, diesel, and dual fuel engines, including aftertreatment solutions

• Advanced

  expertise

  in

  Matlab

  /Simulink with a focus on

  designing and ver

  ifying control concepts using GT-Power engine models.

• Strong background in modeling dynamic systems through physics-based white box models, black box approaches, and system identification techniques

• Exceptional analytical abilities and comprehensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications

• Proven self-motivation with the capacity to effectively communicate technical concepts to team members, cross-functional groups, management, and external suppliers

• Prior involvement i

  n

  product development processes (NPI, NTI, and CPI)

Additional Information:

• This position is Mossville, IL.

• Domestic relocation

  assistance

  is available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market

location, job-related

knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 6, 2026 - July 20, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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