Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

This Machine System Integration Engineering Specialist role in Caterpillar’s Excavation Division (EXD) is focused on the design and delivery of the next generation hardware improvements and advanced control software across the EXD product lineup including hydraulic excavators, forestry products, material handlers, and work tools. The candidate will lead the design, development, integration, and testing of machine control systems impacting base machine performance, tool control systems, and advanced operator assist and semi-autonomous features.

What You Will Do:

• Engage teams and Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Annual Product Update (APU) projects to implement solutions from pre-launch through production.
• Work directly with customers, operators, process partners and regulatory teams to define system and component requirements.
• Drive technology and software strategy across the diverse EXD product portfolio.
• Lead cross functional teams on development projects and field issue resolution while mentoring engineers in the process.
• Utilize model-based development tools, such as Matlab/Simulink to perform system analysis and software design.
• Perform on-machine development activities to ensure machine level performance and feature design targets are met.

What You Will Have:

Education: Engineering or computer science degree is required

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Must have the ability to identify critical gaps, next actions, and act to resolve issues with minimal oversight. An emphasis on initiative and strong technical insight.

Effective Communication: Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a culturally diverse work group.

Engineering: 8+ years of experience working with control systems solutions, hydraulics components, or software.

Problem Solving: 4+ years of project leadership experience that includes knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems. Ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations and solutions.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• 2+ years of at least one of the following experiences:
  • Experience developing and testing control systems solutions.
  • Experience with electro-hydraulics such as implements and hydrostatic systems.
  • Experience working with heavy equipment and understanding how customers/operators utilize our equipment in various applications.

Additional Info:

• Peoria, IL
• This position requires 3 days onsite per week in Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position for those who qualify.
• ISE assignments are not available for this position.

How We Support You (Employee Benefits):

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 [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

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.

Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

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

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