Power Systems Controls Engineer – Electric Power

Caterpillar Inc.

Subject matter expert in hybrid control systems development for Caterpillar's Electric Power Division. Collaborating with engineering teams to provide innovative solutions for electric power generation.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing complex hybrid control systems, including generators, inverters, and battery energy storage systems, while ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across engineering teams.

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Electric Power GenerationElectrical Control SystemsInverter TechnologiesMatlabSimulink

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Hard Skills

Hybrid Control Systems DevelopmentFunctional Requirements DevelopmentTechnical Specifications DesignPerformance Characteristics AnalysisTechnical Project Planning

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationGuidance and SupportStrategic Direction

Tools & Technologies

Codesys

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceBattery Energy Storage SystemsElectrical Power Distribution Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direction for team members to develop and execute complex hybrid control systems including generators, inverters, and battery systems
Ensure collaboration between departments and divisions working together to ensure a cohesive system is achieved on time
Collaborate with other engineering teams to define and meet product requirements
Provide guidance on long term strategy and direction for controls, inverters and battery energy storage systems
Provide guidance and support for regulatory compliance and certification
Research new methods for system and site control
Develop functional requirements, design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications of products and components that satisfy customer needs and advance safety, quality, velocity and cost
Guiding the evolution of technical design, technical project planning, detail design, and development testing
Monitoring, exploring, and testing new technologies, materials, and components to understand product or process improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Technology, or Computer Science curriculum
Extensive engineering experience in electric power generation, electrical & electronic control systems, inverter technologies or electrical power distribution systems
Familiarity with Matlab, Simulink, Codesys

Benefits

Comp & perks

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