Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

• Life Cycle Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

  What you will do:

    

  • responsible for the design of control & monitoring systems for diesel, gas, and dual fuel engines, as well as selected components like combustion chamber monitoring, knock detection or ignition pressure monitoring 

  • create requirement documents, technical specifications including test and validation plans 

  • develop solutions for electrical issues or customer requirements on field engines including cost, quality and process capabilities 

  • create technical descriptions specifications for PLC controls, followed by system testing and field trials for required or necessary system changes  

  • independent development of replacement solutions for systems and components that are no longer available 

  • responsible for constant product improvement 

  • responsible for product lifecycle management of core components 

  • support of the aftermarket business 

  • close collaboration in global teams 

   

   

  What you will have

   

  • graduated electrical engineer 

  • professional experience in the field of Control & Monitoring for medium-speed gas, dual-fuel, and diesel engines, including development and design of hardware and software solutions for the engine safety system 

  • good knowledge in the development and design of ECM engine control software, requirement specifications and software specifications, as well as the subsequent system test and validation 

  • knowledge of system integration in power management systems in ships, power plants, and oil & gas applications 

  • experience in product commissioning and customer service is necessary 

  • open and effective communication is required, collaboration with suppliers is necessary, as well as a solution-oriented working method 

  • ePLAN CAE tool basic knowledge 

  • good English and German skills, both spoken and written 

  • willingness to travel worldwide 

   

   

 

 

 

 

Base Minimum Pay:

€89,785.00

 

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

July 28, 2026 - August 15, 2026

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

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