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Machine Control Systems Engineer

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Hydraulic Excavators (HEX) are robotic arms on tracks making them the most popular & most versatile piece of construction equipment on the job site. The technology age for HEX is in its infancy and Caterpillar is leading the charge in taking Excavators to new levels of technology, automation, and electrification.

This Machine Control Systems Engineer role in Caterpillar's Excavation Division (EXD) is focused on delivering the next generation of machine control features and system efficiency breakthroughs to take the industry to the next levels of productivity, safety, and technology. The work will include design and delivery of the next generation system improvements and advanced control software across the EXD product lineup including hydraulic excavators, forestry products, material handlers, and work tools.

The candidate will participate in the design, development, integration, and testing of machine control systems impacting base machine performance & efficiency, autonomous or semi-autonomous control features, and tool control systems for expanded versatility. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for the tuning of the controls developed for both advanced features and base machine controllability. Finally, the candidate will work to identify opportunities for optimizing hydraulic and power system components to achieve optimal machine controllability and efficiency.

What You Will Do :

• Develop innovative machine control algorithms to optimize the next generation hydraulic systems, electrification systems, and / or work tools.
• Perform on-machine development activities such as control system tuning and software verification, to meet machine level performance and feature design targets at Caterpillar's Proving Grounds and occasionally at customer job sites.
• Utilize model-based development tools, such as Matlab / Simulink to perform controls system algorithm and software design.
• Utilize on machine development and data acquisition tools such as CANape to verify and tune hardware / software functionality.
• Work with component and vehicle teams to optimize hydraulic and power systems hardware designs to maximize machine controllability and efficiency.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Annual Product Update (APU) activities to implement solutions from concept through production.

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Additional Info :

Summary Pay Range : $95,640.00 - $143,520.00 Compensation and benefits offered 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.