Design Engineer – SoftwareControl Development (Electric Rope Shovels)

Career Area : Engineering

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Design Engineer Software / Control Development (Electric Rope Shovels)

Location : Tucson AZ

Domestic Relocation : Available

Travel : Up to 5%

Visa sponsorship : NOT available

Are you ready to power the future of mining Join Caterpillars RIOP Division and be part of a high-impact team driving innovation in Electric Rope Shovel (ERS) systems. Were looking for a passionate and skilled Software / Control Development Engineer to help shape the next generation of mining equipment through cutting-edge software and control solutions.

What Youll Do :

As a key contributor youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring software solutions from concept to reality. Your work will directly support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) New Product Introduction (NPI) and aftermarket machines technology.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Design and implement robust scalable software solutions to satisfy customer and business expectations.
• Writing clear structured and well-documented software requirements.
• Developing control logic using PLC and HMI
• Providing technical expertise on PLC / HMI systems and embedded software technologies.
• Create Develop and execute test plans to validate software on benches and machines.
• Support ERS CPI aftermarket and NPI activities
• Collaboration with partner teams to ensure timely delivery.

What You Bring :

Top Candidates Will Have :

Key Skills :

Summary Pay Range :

$87480.00 - $131280.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Posting Dates :

November 7 2025 - November 23 2025

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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Key Skills

Google Analytics,ASP.NET,ABAP,Light Bus And Heavy Bus,ERP,AutoCAD 2D

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 87480 - 131280