Controls Engineer (Early Talent)

Launch your engineering career with Caterpillar as a Controls Engineer (Early Talent) in San Diego, San Diego County — a full-time, on-site role where the systems you help design move the machines that build a more sustainable world.

About the Role

As a Controls Engineer (Early Talent) at Caterpillar in San Diego, you'll join the Engineering career area and work alongside experienced makers and problem solvers. This early-career position is built for emerging engineers ready to apply their controls and systems knowledge to real products, grow through hands-on mentorship, and contribute to technology that powers stronger communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and refinement of control systems for Caterpillar products and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to translate requirements into reliable, high-performing solutions.
• Assist in analyzing system performance data and troubleshooting controls hardware and software issues.
• Document designs, test results, and findings to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Learn established engineering processes and standards while contributing fresh ideas to ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• A degree (or pending degree) in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or a related engineering discipline.
• Foundational understanding of control systems, embedded systems, or automation principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in an early-talent engineering environment.
• Availability to work on-site in San Diego, San Diego County.

About Caterpillar

At Caterpillar, the work you do shapes the world. We are a global team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who care about both the impact of our work and about one another. Rather than simply talking about progress and innovation, we put them into practice — engineering solutions that create stronger, more sustainable communities.

How to Apply

Ready to begin your journey as a Controls Engineer (Early Talent) with Caterpillar in San Diego? View the full listing and submit your application via Adzuna to take the next step in your engineering career.