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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Control Sys Team Lead at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Dr, Chillicothe, IL 61523-9529.

Support Advanced Power Products in the delivery of electrification and energy systems solutions. Ensure the software and products that go into Caterpillar systems and machines are verified and validated to a high quality. Assess requirements and support FMEA development. Ensure alignment within the NPI process Track and ensure completion of mitigation activities from FMEAs or functional/ performance/ behavior analyses. Assist in the creation of validation plans and define acceptance criteria. Evaluate existing validations controls, standard test procedures and effective processes. Execute and/ or coordinate execution of product tests. Analyze test results and summarize conclusions. Document test conclusions with traceability. Track product development issues to completion. Communicate technical information to team members and other business units. Generate and present accurate reports for validation thoroughness, status, and results.

REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field plus 5 years of experience in an electronics controls field or related occupation.

In the alternative the employer will accept, a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field plus 2 years of experience in an electronics controls field or related occupation.

Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) HIL operation; (2) Experience conducting FMEA's; (3) Test plan development; (4) Communication networks such as: J1939, CAN, or Ethernet; (5) Test automation; and (6) Instrumentations & data collection tools: Oscilliscope, Multimeter, Canalyzer, Canape. Travel: Up to 15% domestic & international travel. Telecommuting: 2 days/week.

Summary Pay Range:  

$ 115,856.00 - $ 165,840.00

Compensation and benefits 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) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave  Adoption benefits Health Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement  Career Development  Incentive bonus 

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Control Sys Team Lead / Reference - # R0000292558].

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 17, 2025 - July 16, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

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

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