Design Engineer

## Design EngineerApplylocations: Mossville, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0000379543**Career Area:****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 Design Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523.Support the development of controls systems for Power Conversion Systems, Microgrids and Energy Storage Systems. Develop control strategy requirements through interpreting voice of customer/business/regulation for power conversion systems, then converting those requirements into control algorithms and solutions. Deliver industry leading quality controls and software features. Collaborate with a global team to develop FMEA based validation plans while performing validation activities of controls systems for power conversion solutions in software in the loop (SIL), model in the loop (MIL) and hardware in the loop (HIL) environments. Collaborate with software teams to release software for new and existing products. Telecommuting: 2 days/week. Up to 10% domestic travel to Caterpillar facilities to support controls, software development, validation for Caterpillar machines and power conversion systems.REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering or a related field plus 4 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering or a related field plus 2 years of experience in delivering controls systems and software design or related occupation.Additionally, the applicant must have coursework or employment experience with: (1) MATLAB and Simulink; (2) Real time simulation and development tools, such as dSpace or Opal RT; (3) Controls and software design and development of power electronics or power conversion systems, such as Energy Storage Systems, Microgrids, Inverters and Power Conversion Systems, such as Chargers and Dispensers; (4) Gitlab (or any version control tool); (5) Electrical Schematics; and (6) Python scripting.**Summary Pay Range:**$113,443.00 - $131,280.00Compensation 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)\** 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 employeesApplicants who are interested in this position should apply via search **[Design Engineer /** **R0000379543****]**. #LI-DNI### ### ### ### ### ### Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.**Posting Dates:**June 27, 2026 - October 26, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr