Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Control Systems Engineer designing and implementing embedded solutions for oilfield and industrial equipment. Collaborating with global teams to enhance automation, monitoring, and reliability.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeEl Reno • Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,210 - $133,810 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing embedded control systems and automation solutions, with a strong focus on real-time control systems, programming PLCs, and developing connected asset solutions for industrial applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Control Systems DesignPLC ProgrammingReal-Time Control SystemsIndustrial IoT ImplementationElectrical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Control Systems DevelopmentProgramming PLCsStructured TextLadder LogicLabVIEWElectrical Schematics CreationRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical TroubleshootingTelematics Solutions DevelopmentAutomation Solutions

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SensorsActuatorsEdge ComputingArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDigital Hydraulic ControlsRemote Asset Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Hazardous Location Certification

Industry Keywords

Oil and Gas DrillingManaged Pressure DrillingWell ControlConnected Pressure Pumping FleetsFracking Valve SystemsDrilling RigsSecure Industrial Communication Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement embedded control systems, software applications, and automation solutions for industrial and oilfield equipment.
Develop and integrate real-time control systems, sensors, actuators, and electrical/electronic control architectures to support advanced equipment functionality.
Create detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Develop connected asset and telematics solutions that enable remote monitoring, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and fleet management capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements, develop software architectures, and execute verification, validation, and system integration testing.
Design, build, prototype, and troubleshoot control systems, communications hardware, and software solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
Perform root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting of hardware, software, controls, and communication-related issues to improve product performance and reliability.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including industrial IoT, edge computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous operational features.
Support development of connected pressure pumping fleets, frac valve systems, drilling rigs, digital hydraulic controls, remote asset management systems, and secure industrial communication networks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics strongly preferred
Experience with oil and gas drilling, managed pressure drilling, well control preferred.
Experience with hazardous location certification is preferred.
Experience with programming PLCs, structured text, ladder logic, and LabVIEW strongly preferred.
Familiarity with J1939 strongly preferred.

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