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.
The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test software features on embedded electronic controls for use in Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loader machine applications.
What You Will Do:
- Software development using primarily C/C++ on a Real-Time OS with AutoSAR framework
- Organization of individual subsystem diagrams and software libraries for integration
- Integration of software features taken from models and libraries to create software flash files
- Integration of configuration and calibration data
- Test plan development and software validation using Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) methods
- Identification of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management
Education Requirement:
- Requires a 4-year degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
What Skills You Will Have:
Analytical Thinking: • Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Effective Communications: • Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Teamwork: • Actively participates in team meetings.
• Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.
Producing Results: • Strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards.
• Seeks out advice, help, and information when needed to accomplish responsibilities.
Software Development: • Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Electrical components / systems experience. Read a schematic and troubleshoot basic machine wiring issues.
- Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications
- Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Sponsorship is** **offered for this position.
This position will require less than 10% travel.
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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 available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
May 7, 2026 - May 25, 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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