Mechatronics Engineer
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?
Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment-creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That's why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
What will Caterpillar do for you?
From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
As an Engineer in the IPSD (Industrial Power Systems Division) Large Engine Mechatronics team, you will:
* Work with a team of engineers and be accountable for design, development and integration of control strategies supporting IPSD Large Engines applications across multiple product families (machines, electric power, industrial/commercial, marine, locomotive etc.)
* Accountability spans the full development cycle from concept to productionizing the control strategies for Engine ECM implementations.
* Responsible for developing and validating engine system control strategies (Air system, Fuel system, Aftertreatment) for current and future Heavy-Duty Diesel, Dual Fuel and/or Spark Ignited Natural gas engine products
* Detailed responsibilities include but not limited to - control/simulation requirements development, modeling of control algorithms for system simulation and control software generation, modeling of engine and engine sub-system physical dynamics, and system simulation and performance analysis.
* Design of control algorithms for assigned engine functional system (Air system, Fuel system, Aftertreatment, etc.). Author and own implementation of requirements
* Develop control models and perform simulations - Simulation In the Loop, Hardware In the Loop, Rapid Prototyping for Automatic Control, Desktop simulations etc.
* Work with Engine system integration and Engine development teams to test and validate control strategies
* Lead NPI/CPI issue resolutions
* Develop/follow control system architecture standards - traditional and advanced control strategies
* Develop/maintain plant models
*Author and maintain FMEAs, DVP, test procedures/plans
Minimum Requirements:
* Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Systems engineering, Agricultural Engineering with a focus in Control systems or Mechatronics with 1 to 3+ years of experience developing controls, performance or system simulations related to control algorithms for complex systems such as internal combustion engine systems, Machine systems, automotive/aerospace systems OR
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, * Electrical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Systems engineering, Agricultural Engineering with a focus in Control systems or Mechatronics with 3 to 5+ years of experience developing controls, performance or system simulations related to control algorithms for complex systems such as internal combustion engine systems, Machine systems, automotive/aerospace systems.
* Control theory knowledge (Classical, Nonlinear, and other advanced concepts such as Neural networks, Machine learning etc.) & implementation in programming
* Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink with embedded code exposure
Top Candidates will also have:
* Direct-to-Flash methodology for creating experimental flash files
* Knowledge of Hardware-In-Loop testing
* Experience with design and calibration of closed loop system controls
* Simulink, Python and/or other programming experience
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proven self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
* Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers
Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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