Data & Controls Engineer
Core
Design, develop, validate, and improve hydraulic systems and electro-hydraulic controls for earthmoving machinery, leveraging data analytics to diagnose performance issues.
Role type
Hydraulic Systems & Controls Engineer
Builds
Hydraulic components and systems (valves, cylinders, pumps, motors) for Caterpillar Earthmoving products
Domain
Heavy machinery / Earthmoving / Electro-hydraulics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Hydraulic system design, embedded control systems, data analytics, system simulation, root cause analysis, DFM/DFA principles
Preferred skills
Machine Learning, Data Engineering, AI technologies
Technologies
Simulation tools, data analytics platforms, embedded control frameworks
Responsibilities
Validate hydraulic system performance through simulation, testing, and field validation; Lead data gathering and processing for end-of-line testing and connected assets; Diagnose and resolve hydraulic system issues using on-machine testing; Design hydraulic components and systems for superior performance and manufacturability; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers on New Product Development and Continuous Product Improvement programs
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC