ePowertrain Tech Platform Engineering Specialist

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.

Are you ready to engineer the next generation of advanced machinery and make a real impact on the world? At Caterpillar, our Electric Drive Powertrain Controls and Software team is at the forefront of transforming industries with cutting-edge electric drive technologies. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation—we make it happen. As the ePowertrain Tech Platform Engineering Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and refining the software that powers our machines—ensuring they deliver the right torque and speed for every challenge. You’ll collaborate with engineers, leverage the latest tools and drive rigorous development processes. Imagine seeing your work come to life during hands-on testing at Caterpillar’s world-class proving grounds. You’ll analyze real-world data, solve complex problems, and help build machines that support critical infrastructure, sustainable communities, and global progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Software In-the Loop (SIL) test strategy for the ePowertrain Controls and Software
• Execute the SIL strategy including
• Develop SIL regression test plans
• Develop SIL google test scripts
• Ensure SIL test integration in CICD pipeline
• Drive conformance by the ePowertrain Controls and Software team to tech platform tools
• Collaborate with process partners to improve Feature traceability (Requirement->Code->SIL Test plan->SIL test result->HIL test->HIL Result)
• Utilize offshore team to deliver on development activities
  

Skill Descriptors

• Analytical Thinking: 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.

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• Problem Solving: 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: 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: 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: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
  
  

Top Candidates Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science
• Typically, have 4+ years’ experience in software development
• Experience with Software In-the Loop (SIL)
• Experience architecting modular software features
• Experience with C and Simulink Autocoding
• Experience with CICD pipelines
• Experience with version control system
• Experience working with offshore teams
  
  

Additional Information

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• The location for this position is Mossville, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position
  
  
  
  

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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*

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• 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

February 10, 2026 - February 23, 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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