Control Systems Engineer
Cat · El Reno, OK
$89,210–$133,810from the description
Jul 26, 2026
El Reno, OK
Jul 28, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A hands-on controls and embedded software engineering role at SPM Oil & Gas (Caterpillar) in El Reno, Oklahoma, focused on designing, developing, and testing embedded control systems, real-time automation software, and connected/telematics solutions for oilfield and drilling equipment. The role spans the full product development lifecycle — from electrical schematics and PLC programming to industrial IoT, edge computing, and remote asset management — and requires on-call availability to support active drilling and completions operations.
Mid level · Oklahoma City, OK · Full-time
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The posting lists no formal degree as a hard gate — a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics is described as 'strongly preferred', placing it in the preferred category.
PLC programming (structured text, ladder logic) and LabVIEW are listed under 'Top Candidates will Have', making them preferred rather than required, despite the 'strongly preferred' language.
J1939 familiarity is also under 'Top Candidates will Have' and is therefore preferred.
Oil and gas / managed pressure drilling experience and hazardous location certification are listed as preferred under the same 'Top Candidates' section.
The role is fully on-site in El Reno, OK (within the Oklahoma City CBSA) with no remote option; on-call 24/7/365 support is explicitly required.
SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role blends embedded software development (15-1252) with controls/automation engineering that could also fit 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other), but the primary day-to-day work — writing embedded software and control system code — aligns most closely with Software Developers.
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