Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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Job Title: Control Systems Engineer (BHL)

Salary: £41,500 - £51,900 depending on skills demonstrated

Contract Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire – domestic relocation will be considered

The Opportunity:

As a Control Systems Engineer within Caterpillar’s Backhoe Loader (BHL) Product Group, part of Building Construction Products, you will play a key role in designing, integrating and validating machine control systems and displays across the BHL product line. Working end‑to‑end on complex, safety‑critical systems, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, high‑performance solutions that enhance machine usability, productivity and customer value.

What you will do:

As a Control Systems Engineer, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Designing and integrating electrical, mechanical and software control systems for BHL machines

• Defining and documenting machine control requirements and translating them into effective software solutions

• Developing, validating and testing control systems and user interfaces directly on machines

• Applying system integration principles across engine, hydraulics, transmission and powertrain

• Supporting manufacturing, dealers and customers through validation, troubleshooting and issue resolution

• Operating machines to assess control performance, usability and overall customer experience

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate:

Level: Extensive Experience

Level Basic Understanding:

• Requirements Analysis: Ability to define and document functional and non‑functional control requirements and translate them into clear inputs for software and system integration, ensuring control behaviour is correctly implemented across electrical, mechanical and software systems.

• Embedded Systems: Understanding of embedded control systems used in heavy machinery, including how software, electronics and hardware interact to control machine functions and displays.

Level: Working Knowledge

• Problem Solving: Ability to apply structured problem‑solving approaches to diagnose control system, software or machine performance issues, evaluate options and implement effective solutions across development and production.

• Communicating Complex Concepts: Ability to clearly explain technical control system behaviour, requirements and trade‑offs to cross‑functional teams, dealers and customers, adapting communication style to suit the audience.

What You May Have:

• Skill in designing attachments or heavy‑equipment components with an understanding of real operating conditions

• Capability to support production launch, supplier development and resolution of manufacturing or quality issues

• Sound judgement when balancing cost, validation, timing and risk trade‑offs to inform product and sourcing decisions

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 10% Bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel up to 10% to include global travel

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 2, 2026 - April 17, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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