Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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About E&ES:

Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Engineer in the Stationary Power Conversion Controls section within Caterpillar's Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) division, you will be a technical leader driving real-time controls design and simulation for power conversion products. You will develop control algorithms and L4/L5 controls architecture, lead MIL/HIL and lab validation, and steer NPI controls issue resolution to deliver differentiated, standards-compliant power conversion solutions across the division.

What You Will Do:

• Lead real-time power system design and development for stationary power conversion / inverter controls

• Develop simulation models, control algorithms, sequence of operation, FMEA, RCA, and test plans; supervise and support MIL & HIL teams across test scenarios.

• Develop L4/L5 controls architecture, software requirements, and algorithms for stationary power conversion controls, ensuring compliance with applicable standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741) and supporting low-voltage electrical architecture.

• Define control strategies for power conversion control system integration and end-of-line testing.

• Lead controls lab testing, drive NPI controls issue management, and coordinate with PMO to deliver features and milestones on time.

• Guide and support HIL teams; review and prioritize HIL test plans.

• Support integration and lab testing of power conversion controls.

• Lead site-level test planning (voltage and frequency stability, site telematics, DC block integration) with gensets, loads etc.

• Develop control system requirements and architecture for site control features.

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Computer, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering).

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Communicating Complex Concepts: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.

• Problem Solving: Extensive experience and knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Embedded Systems: Working knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.

• Requirements Analysis: Working knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Working knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of or experience in real-time control systems, including DSP- or FPGA-based controls, for power system design and development.

• Knowledge of or experience in Real-time control systems and power conversion controls (DC-DC converter, bidirectional inverter controls).

• Knowledge of controls architecture, software requirements, control algorithms, and simulation models for stationary power conversion / inverter controls.

• Experience in Power system / power-electronic simulation and model-based development (e.g., Simulink); controls architecture development.

• Knowledge of Grid-connected power electronics controls and interconnection compliance (IEEE 1547, UL 1741) and grid codes.

• Experience in MIL/HIL test planning and execution

• Comfort collaborating across teams and mentoring others.

• Research or academic experience (e.g., PhD, university lab, or published work) in power electronics, power systems, or real-time control is a strong plus.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability

• Domestic relocation is available for this role

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

• Travel is expected up to 20% of the time

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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.

• 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 employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 12, 2026 - August 26, 2026

Any 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.

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