> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3000723-drivetrain-control-systems-engineering-specialist-new-technology-nti](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3000723-drivetrain-control-systems-engineering-specialist-new-technology-nti). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Drivetrain Control Systems Engineering Specialist - New Technology (NTI) - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Mossville, IL, United States - **Salary:** $128,470.0 - $192,710.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Control Structures, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2596e58d48729b85 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum, preferably * Electrical Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Mechatronics Engineering * Computer Engineering * Ag Engineering What you must have (skills) * Analytical Thinking: Fluent use of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine root cause, evaluate complex technical tradeoffs, and create practical solutions for software, controls, and system integration challenges. * Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Mastery of decision-making processes and associated tools; ability to assess technical risk, prioritize work, and make sound recommendations across development and validation activities. * Effective Communications: Understanding of communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to clearly convey technical direction, validation results, risks, and project status across cross-functional teams. * Project Management: Knowledge of effective project execution strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and deliver technology transformation and product development workstreams. * Computer-Aided Controls Systems Development: Knowledge of tools and techniques used to develop, simulate, integrate, and validate embedded controls and mechatronic system solutions. * Product Testing: Expert knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to build and execute robust validation plans that ensure product quality and readiness. * Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve software, controls, and integration issues in product development environments. Top Candidates will also have * Demonstrated engineering experience in drivetrain design or validation, controls systems, embedded software, dynamic simulation, or related product development disciplines. * Experience with New Technology Introduction (NTI) processes and delivery of software-enabled product capabilities. * Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude, passionate about delivering the highest quality drivetrain system to Caterpillar customers. * Strong background in validation planning and execution, including test strategy development, data analysis, and issue resolution. * Test, data collection, and analysis capabilities using ATI Vision, CANape, or similar calibration, measurement, and analytics tools. ## Description Caterpillar is seeking a highly motivated Control Systems Engineering Specialist to join the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) organization supporting Construction Industries Drivetrain Controls Design & Validation. This role is focused on New Technology Introduction (NTI) software development, validation planning and execution, and technology transformation project execution that enables robust, scalable drivetrain controls solutions for current and future machine platforms using powershift transmissions and torque converters. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of finalizing a generational change in powershift controls technology for Caterpillar machines! The successful candidate will work with a cross-functional team of experts to provide tactical leadership across software, controls, and validation activities, partnering with internal organizations to deliver drivetrain controls technologies, maturing software features from concept through production readiness. This position requires strong engineering judgment, systems-level thinking, and the ability to execute complex initiatives while ensuring software quality, integration readiness, and validation rigor. What you will do * Lead and execute New Technology software development activities for Construction Industries drivetrain applications, including requirements definition, architecture alignment, implementation, verification and delivery. * Develop and integrate drivetrain control solutions supporting transmissions, torque converters, brake systems, actuators, sensors, and associated embedded software for machine systems. * Own validation planning and execution by defining verification strategies, test plans, success criteria, instrumentation needs, and data review approaches across simulation, bench, and machine environments. * Execute technology transformation projects that modernize controls, software workflows, and development practices to improve capability, quality, and efficiency. * Apply systems engineering principles to balance performance, durability, functional safety, maintainability, and cost across drivetrain mechatronic solutions. * Coordinate with global and cross-functional teams to support design reviews, software releases, integration activities, simulation, and validation execution. * Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, simulation, and validation teams to ensure seamless system integration and issue resolution. * Drive technical problem solving through data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action development during development and validation phases. * Contribute to standard work, best practices, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen drivetrain mechatronics development and validation processes., Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. ## Related Videos - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1815-let-s-talk-quality-lilia-gargouri) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)