Control Systems Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Caterpillar’s Earth Moving division is hiring for Control Systems Engineer in Peoria, IL!

Role Summary: The Caterpillar Motor Grader team is hiring a Controls Systems Engineer to advance Machine Safety, Productivity, and Autonomy solutions, supporting Caterpillar’s Advanced Technology initiative. The Motor Grader Performance & Controls team plays a critical role in delivering these solutions through a customer back approach and close collaboration with Caterpillar Technology teams. This role will focus on the development and integration of Autonomy and Productivity capabilities, aligned with the Motor Grader technology roadmap.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Develop advanced electronic control systems that align with customer needs for Machine Safety, Productivity, Autonomy & Automation.

• Collaborate with hardware, controls, and software engineers to verify and release software, and validate solutions with operators and customers.

• Develop algorithms for sensing, planning, and control to support machine and work tool automation.

• Solve analytical problems and debug systems that include hardware and software components, including on-machine tuning and testing.

• Participate in R&D programs through entire lifecycle, from launch to production.

• Stay up to date with technology, develop increased technical breadth and depth – be innovative yet able to convert concepts to reality

 What You Have (Core Skills)

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

• Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.

• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement 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: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

• Product Testing: Knowledge 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. 

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Knowledge and/or experience with machine dynamics and kinematics, control algorithm theory, real-time embedded systems, EH system control development and tuning.

• Knowledge and/or experience with AI & deep learning integration, and perception solutions.

• Experience developing and testing systems on Motor Grader machines or other earthmoving equipment.

• Experience with Python, Matlab/Simulink, C++, and/or ROS.

 Additional Details

• Work location: IL-Peoria-Building AB Office

• Requires five days a week in office

• Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international

 

 

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 15, 2026 - July 21, 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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