Controls Systems Team Lead

Overview

Join Caterpillar in shaping the future of intelligent construction equipment. Our Hydraulic Excavators (HEX) are the backbone of the job site — and innovation in automation, electrification, and advanced machine control is accelerating fast. We’re looking for a Control Systems Team Lead to drive next-generation control solutions across our excavators, forestry machines, and material handlers. If you’re passionate about cutting‑edge controls, electro‑hydraulic systems, and leading engineering teams, this role puts you at the center of Caterpillar’s most exciting product advancements.

• Lead control system development for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Annual Product Update (APU) programs from concept through production launch.
• Collaborate with customers, operators, and cross‑functional partners to define system and component requirements.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership on complex development efforts.
• Develop advanced control algorithms that improve hydraulic performance, automation, and electrification capabilities.
• Conduct hands‑on machine testing, tuning, and software validation at proving grounds and customer sites.
• Design and implement control software using model‑based development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Use tools like CANape, data acquisition systems, and debugging software to validate and optimize system performance.
• Partner with hydraulic, powertrain, and vehicle engineering teams to optimize hardware for cont rollability and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Embedded Systems: Strong experience with embedded control systems, hydraulic components, or embedded software.
• Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects with minimal oversight.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to global teams.

• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for model‑based design.
• Experience with Git, CANalyzer, CANape, and software debugging tools.
• Deep knowledge of hydraulic systems and machine control.
• Experience developing and validating embedded control solutions.

• Work Model:
  Onsite, 5 days/week.
• Travel:
  Up to 20% (domestic & international).
• Relocation:
  Available for qualified candidates.
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not available.

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Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, location, knowledge, skills, performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• 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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H-1B, L-1, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S
  
  which can be found through our employment website at

Posting Dates: January 22, 2026 - February 22, 2026

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