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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. 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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a greater than 95-year 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 customer’s needs. Join us.

As a Mechatronics Engineer in the IPSD (Industrial Power Systems Division) Large Engine Mechatronics team, you will work with a team of engineers and be accountable for design, development and integration of control strategies supporting IPSD Large Engines applications across all software branches.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Work with a team of engineers and be accountable for design, development and integration of control strategies supporting IPSD Large Engines applications across multiple product families (machines, electric power, industrial/commercial, marine, locomotive etc.)

• Accountability spans the full development cycle from concept to productionizing the control strategies for Engine ECM implementations.

• Responsible for developing and validating engine system control strategies (Air system, Fuel system, Aftertreatment) for current and future Heavy-Duty Diesel, Dual Fuel and/or Spark Ignited Natural gas engine products

• Detailed responsibilities include but not limited to - control/simulation requirements development, modeling of control algorithms for system simulation and control software generation, modeling of engine and engine sub-system physical dynamics, and system simulation and performance analysis.

• Design of control algorithms for assigned engine functional system (Air system, Fuel system, Aftertreatment, etc.). Author and own implementation of requirements

• Develop control models and perform simulations – Simulation In the Loop, Hardware In the Loop, Rapid Prototyping for Automatic Control, Desktop simulations etc.

• Work with Engine system integration and Engine development teams to test and validate control strategies

• Lead NPI/CPI issue resolutions

• Develop/follow control system architecture standards – traditional and advanced control strategies

• Develop/maintain plant models

• Author and maintain FMEAs, DVP, test procedures/plans

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Systems engineering, Agricultural Engineering with a focus in Control systems or Mechatronics with 3 to 5+ years of experience developing controls, performance or system simulations related to control algorithms for complex systems such as internal combustion engine systems, Machine systems, automotive/aerospace systems.

• Control theory knowledge (Classical, Nonlinear, and other advanced concepts such as Neural networks, Machine learning etc.) & implementation in programming

• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink with embedded code exposure

Top Candidates will also have:

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Systems engineering, Agricultural Engineering with a focus in Control systems or Mechatronics with 1+ years of experience developing controls, performance or system simulations related to control algorithms for complex systems such as internal combustion engine systems, Machine systems, automotive/aerospace systems

• Direct-to-Flash methodology for creating experimental flash files

• Knowledge of Hardware-In-Loop testing

• Experience with design and calibration of closed loop system controls

• Simulink, Python and/or other programming experience

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven self-starter with strong technical leadership skills

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is available for this position

• This position is in Mossville, IL

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage​

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)​

• Company-matched 401(k) plan

• Stock option opportunity over time

• Health savings account (HSA)​

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)​

• Short and long-term disability coverage​

• Life Insurance​

• Paid parental leave​

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs​

• Employee Assistance Programs​

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

• Strong community involvement

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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