Embedded Software Engineer - C for Vehicle Systems

Embedded Software Engineer 3

The controls engineer position within the Electric Powertrain Control Systems team will be responsible for powertrain controls design, development, simulation, and validation for Electric Powertrain products. The position will develop common, leveraged control features to support various electrified powertrain system architectures. The position will collaborate with a global team to solve technical problems and deliver on project goals. This role directly impacts Caterpillar current and future electrified powertrain products.

Typical task breakdown:

• Developing powertrain controls requirements based on machine level performance / functional requirements.
• Developing leverageable control features for various electromechanical system architectures through model-based controls development.
• Utilize virtual product development for control system functional testing, powertrain optimization, and performance verification.
• Developing and validating powertrain control features through simulation, lab, and machine development utilizing CAN and ethernet based development tools.
• Analyzing data, investigating issues for root cause, and documenting powertrain control feature functionality and performance
• Collaborating with process partners to deliver high quality product.

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience: 5 or more years related experience required
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Equivalent Engineering
• With an advanced degree willing to consider candidates with 2 or more years related experience
• Do you accept internships as job experience: No
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: A lot of our candidates come from the automotive industry with software and hands-on experience. Comparable job title would be Controls Engineer depending on relevant experience.

Top 3 Skills:

• Experience in model-based controls development using Matlab Simulink and Stateflow.
• Experience with virtual product development
• Experience with lab, machine, or vehicle development

Additional Technical Skills (Required):

• Experience developing electromechanical, transmission, hybrid, or powertrain controls
• Experience in model-based controls development using Matlab Simulink and Stateflow.
• Experience with virtual product development
• Experience with control software development tools and processes
• Experience with lab or machine development
• Experience with CAN development tools: Vector CANape, CANalyzer or ATI Vision

Soft Skills (Required):

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical leadership skills and communication