WHAT YOU HAVE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or aligned technical degree
• Embedded Systems: Progressive experience working with embedded control systems, hydraulics components, or embedded software
• Analytical Thinking: Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a culturally diverse work group
• Problem Solving: Must have the ability to identify critical gaps/actions and act to resolve issues with minimal oversight

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with developing or testing complex control systems
• Knowledge of electro-hydraulics such as implements and hydrostatic systems
• Experience working with heavy equipment and understanding how customers & operators utilize our equipment
• An advanced degree in an Engineering or Computer Science related field

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 15% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Domestic relocation will be available to those who qualify.
• ISE: Not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

SUMMARY PAY RANGE:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
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.

• Develop innovative machine control algorithms to optimize the next generation hydraulic systems, electrification systems, and/or work tools.
• Perform on-machine development activities such as control system tuning and software verification, to meet machine level performance and feature design targets at Caterpillar’s Proving Grounds and occasionally at customer job sites.
• Utilize model-based development tools, such as Matlab/Simulink to perform controls system algorithm and software design.
• Utilize on machine development and data acquisition tools such as CANape to verify and tune hardware/software functionality.
• Work with component and vehicle teams to optimize hydraulic and power systems hardware designs to maximize machine controllability and efficiency.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Annual Product Update (APU) activities to implement solutions from concept through production.