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Control System Senior Engineer

Control System Senior Engineer

CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
LocationHouston, TX, USA
Salary$120994 – $165840
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
  • Four (4) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, or related occupation in embedded software development
  • Experience with Hardware in the loop testing of embedded control systems including Engine, display, and marine propulsion control systems
  • Design Hardware in the loop plant model using Matlab / Simulink
  • Hardware in the loop system configuration using Dspace Control Desk
  • Hardware in the loop test bench design for multiple subsystems in the marine system
  • Software verification on Hardware in the loop testbench of electronic subsystems for marine applications
  • Software validation on production hardware
  • Experience with CCP and CAN tools
  • Familiarity with Datalink protocols, specifically CAN, J1939, Ethernet, and NMEA

Responsibilities

  • Direct and ensure the proper concept, design, and development of Caterpillar Marine propulsion control solutions and software
  • Develop and manage projects to the plan
  • Gather and understand application requirements and translate them into technical requirements
  • Design and develop product components
  • Organize and manage testing of products
  • Ensure product deficiencies are addressed
  • Drive product improvements in performance, robustness, usability, field deployment, and collection of diagnostics information
  • Ensure organization’s processes and procedures are followed
  • Troubleshoot system malfunctions to restore normal function
  • Support application teams in software and systems troubleshooting
  • Provide subject matter expert support to engineers on site
  • Develop Electromechanical Control Systems using quantitative methods
  • Direct and participate in the concept and design of complex engineering product or process projects
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of projects
  • Perform complex analysis work, identify design problems, and resolve problems
  • Focus on technical delivery
  • Work directly with different units, suppliers, customers, and/or other teams
  • Communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner
  • Meet goals for cost, reliability, and performance, and manage multiple priorities
  • Provide guidance and direction on projects to less experienced engineers, technologists, and technicians

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.