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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Software Engineer (Electric Drive Controls)

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities and innovative solutions. The Control Systems Senior Engineer will develop and refine software for electric drive technologies, ensuring optimal performance of machinery through rigorous testing and analysis of real-world data.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Implement controls into software using Simulink
Ensure team is following the software development process including using the configuration management system and proving required software documentation
Refine or develop 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

Qualification

Embedded SystemsCSimulink AutocodingRequirements AnalysisTechnical TroubleshootingVersion Control SystemAnalytical ThinkingCAN Datalink ToolsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science
Typically, have 2+ years' experience in software development
Experience architecting modular software features
Experience with C and Simulink Autocoding
Experience with version control system
Experience with CAN Datalink tools (CANape and CANanalyzer)
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

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

Company

Caterpillar Inc.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.51B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant

Leadership Team

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George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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