Embedded Software Engineer - Engine Electronics

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Job Summary:

As an Embedded Software Engineer

• Engine Electronics at Caterpillar, you will develop embedded software for electronics control systems supporting diesel engine programs. Areas of responsibility include configuration, integration, build and testing of embedded software on diesel engine systems; testing software for embedded electronic control systems includes requirements development and verification of software in a bench environment as well as troubleshooting software or system defects. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!!

What You Will Do:

• Software change requirements review and analysis.

• Software integration and configuration

• Test plan creation, execution, and documentation

• Set-up and configuration of test bench hardware, harnessing, plant models, and software

• Completion of mandatory, feature specific, and full regression testing using manual, automated, and simulation methods.

• Customer support for system and software troubleshooting in the lab, factory, and field.

Education requirement:

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.

What skills you will have:

Technical Excellence:

• Develops a deep working knowledge of diesel engine operation and application features.

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up to date on

• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.

• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.

• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Software Development:

• Utilizes proprietary tools and processes to integrate and configure engine flash files.

• Develops scripts using Python or proprietary tools to automate testing.

Requirements Analysis:

• Follows policies, practices, and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.

• Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.

• Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.

• Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.

System Testing

• Utilizes hardware and software-in-the-loop tools & methods to test embedded software for electronic engine systems (ie. dSPACE).

• Applies electronic system knowledge of engine controllers, sensors, valves, actuators, and J1929 datalink communication to ensure embedded software meets engineering requirements.

• Uses tools such as CANalyzer, Caterpillar Electronic Technician, or Lauterbach debugger to define meaningful data patterns.

• Supports the project leader in developing and executing system test plans.

• Executes test cases, analyzes test results and reports on findings regularly.

• Participates in the testing of a system's ability to recover from hardware or software failures.

Technical Troubleshooting:

• Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems identified on test benches, lab, proving ground, field, and factory.

• Works with proprietary and third-party diagnostic tools.

• Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.

• Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require less than 10% travel.

Sponsorship is available for this position.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual incentive bonus plan*

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

• Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

April 19, 2024 - April 27, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals

• Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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