Drivetrain Control and Simulation Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Job Summary

The Caterpillar Drivetrain Team in Monterrey, Mexico, is seeking a Drivetrain Control and Simulation Engineer. This individual contributor role supports the concept, design, development, simulation and validation of transmission control systems using in-house simulation tools and Simulink.

The engineer will work under the guidance of experienced mechatronics engineers to build technical capability and contribute to drivetrain control and simulation activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and validation of transmission controls to ensure product requirements are achieved.
• Build, improve, and maintain simulation and control models in accordance with corporate modeling standards.
• Define test plans and validation conditions for components and systems.
• Apply standard work and automation processes to run simulations efficiently.
• Participate in design reviews to share results and incorporate feedback from process partners.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least four years of experience in drivetrain systems design, development, modeling, or simulation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of powertrain and hydraulic systems, transmissions, gears.
• Working knowledge with control theory.
• Working knowledgewith software in the loop validation
• Working knowledgewith component, systems and machine level software integration
• Working knowledge with design of experiments, optimization, and robust design methods.

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Santa Maria R&E, Center Monterrey, Mexico.

• This position may require up to 20% travel, domestic and international.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

julio 31, 2026 - agosto 14, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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