**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. **Job Summary:** Are you looking for a role where you can spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge firmware and hardware that makes a difference for your customers and your world? How about a role where you work side-by-side with highly skilled engineers sharing and growing your skills? Join us and make an impact by identifying and delivering disruptive cutting-edge technologies! As a Machine Systems Integration Engineer within Caterpillar Trimble Control Technology, CTCT, you will play a vital role in the team developing technology that works for our customers. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the specification, design, and integration of future machine control systems for earthmoving and paving machines (excavators, bulldozers, graders, etc.). You will utilize your detailed knowledge of practical applications of electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills to lay out system architecture and the systems that are dependent on them. In addition, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and deliver innovative products. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!! **What You Will Do:** + Define and develop system architectures for machine control systems, including communication protocols and device integration. + Specify, design, and document system-level interactions between hardware, software, and vehicular control systems. + Ensure effective network layout, messaging protocols, and system security within machine control environments. + Create harness and cable schematics to support system connectivity. + Provide subject matter expertise on networking systems, electrical schematics, and software requirements. + Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system design methodologies. **Education requirement:** Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Software, or Mechatronics engineering curriculum. **What skills you will have:** **Decision Making and Critical Thinking:** + Working knowledge of understanding and developing electronic system diagrams and schematics + Capable of translating customer needs to functional software requirements, validating functionality, and guiding issue resolution + Capable of designing and interfacing with vehicular communication and control systems. + Working knowledge in automotive, machine, or equipment design fields **Problem Solving:** + Extensive capability in system troubleshooting to get to root cause and solution **Conceptual Thinking:** + Ability to turn market requirements into engineering specifications + Flexible and adaptable in dynamic, evolving environments **Effective Communications:** + Proactive communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate complex concepts clearly + Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team **Additional Information:** The location for this position is Mossville, IL Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available with this position. This position will require 10% travel. **What you will get:** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides: + Competitive Base Salary + Annual incentive bonus plan* + Medical, dental, and vision coverage + Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) + 401k savings plan + Health savings account (HSA) + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short and long-term disability coverage + Life Insurance + Paid parental leave + Healthy Lifestyle Programs + Employee Assistance Programs + Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 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:** Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development _*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ . Relocation is available for this position. Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants. **Posting Dates:** January 28, 2025 - February 18, 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. Not ready to apply? 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