Controls Systems Engineer
Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
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EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Are you ready to engineer the next generation of advanced machinery and make a real impact on the world At Caterpillar our Intelligent Machine Systems team is at the forefront of transforming industries with cutting-edge technologies. We dont just talk about progress and innovationwe make it happen. As a Control Systems Engineer youll play a pivotal role in developing and refining the software that powers our machinesensuring they deliver the right features and performance for every challenge. Youll collaborate with engineers leverage the latest tools and drive rigorous development processes. Imagine seeing your work come to life during hands-on testing at Caterpillars world-class proving grounds. Youll analyze real-world data solve complex problems and help build machines that support critical infrastructure sustainable communities and global progress.
What You Will Do:
Integrate and develop machine controls into embedded software
Ensure team is following the software development process including using the configuration management systems and proving required software documentation
Refine or develop software requirements for the control systems
Work with the verification team to ensure proper test plans are in place
Analyze field data to diagnose software and field issues
What You Will Have:
Analytical Thinking:Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Problem Solving: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.
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.
Top candidates will have:
Advanced degree in engineering or computer science
Typically have 2 years experience in software development
Experience architecting modular software features
Experience with C and AUTOSAR
Experience with version control system
Experience with CAN Datalink tools (CANape and CANanalyzer)
Additional Information
The location(s) for this position are Mossville IL Tucson AZ and Irving TX
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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Summary Pay Range:
$97530.00 - $146290.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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 available for eligible applicants.Posting Dates:
May 12 2026 - May 25 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
