Work Location Options
LaGrange
City
La Grange
State:
Illinois
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
Duties and responsibilities:
• Develop and own engine control system architectures that satisfy performance, reliability, compliance, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability requirements.
• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex controls engineering projects and technology initiatives.
• Direct and provide technical leadership to engineers responsible for defining, developing, validating, and deploying advanced control systems.
• Oversee cradle-to-grave ownership of control systems, including requirements development, architecture design, implementation, validation, manufacturing support, deployment, and field performance improvement.
• Develop and implement engineering processes, technical standards, and best practices to improve product quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Lead resolution of the most complex technical issues through data-driven analysis, structured problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide technical guidance and consultation to engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer-facing organizations.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in controls engineering technologies, tools, and development methodologies while mentoring and developing other engineers.
Education / Training
Bachelors degree in Engineering field relevant to assigned project (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software,
etc.) with thorough understanding of baseline relevant engineering principles; depending on assigned
project
Masters degree preferred
Qualifications and Experience
• Extensive experience designing and developing embedded engine control systems and control architectures.
• Experience developing software requirements, system requirements, and functional specifications.
• Experience creating and implementing robust control features and software strategies.
• Working knowledge of embedded software development using C programming language.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based controls development workflows.
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, Ethernet, RS-485, Modbus, or similar industrial communication networks.
• Strong understanding of diagnostics development, fault management, and health monitoring systems.
• Experience with electrical and electronic system design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of software configuration management and engineering change control processes.
• Experience developing and executing system validation plans using bench, laboratory, vehicle, or field environments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze performance and diagnostic data to drive product improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address highly complex technical challenges.
• Humble and approachable technical leader with a positive attitude and a willingness to support the success of the broader team.
Preferred Experience Includes:
• Experience developing controls for engines, emissions systems, hybrid systems, power generation systems, or heavy equipment applications.
• Experience with calibration, controls tuning, and performance optimization.
• Experience/ familiarity with harness or vehicle electrical system design.
• Experience utilizing engineering development and data analysis tools such as CANape, CANalyzer, ETAS tools, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Experience with cybersecurity considerations for embedded control systems.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and product certification processes.
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