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.

Role Definition

Verification and validation of electronic systems and components to use within equipment or machinery; supports other engineers to perform tasks when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setup specialized dSpace HIL test bench and execute Hardware modifications per cross-functional test requests.

• Create technical specification, be involved in the procurement process of required equipment, build up assemble and configure the test environment.

• Develop and calibrate HIL plant models.

• Work cross-functionally with Systems and, software developers to incorporate and adapt best practices to real time HIL based validation testing.

• Troubleshoot and provide creative, technically feasible solutions to problems encountered during development and post-production.

• Design, code, test, and debug software and systems

• Unit test and verify software strategies in bench and lab environments

• Integrate and validate other control modules

• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources

• Troubleshoot the issues identified at system benches or customer production sites and provide resolution

Degree Requirement

• Minimum 7-9 years of engineering experience with Bachelors in EEE / ECE / E&I

Skill Descriptors

Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes how own unit's products and services fit within the organization's as a whole.

• Cites examples of how clients are using the organization's products and services.

• Collects research product information, service information and marketing literature.

• Identifies organization's flagship products and services.

Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Adjusts SOPs according to changes in organizational and industry procedures.

• Tracks deviations from and modifications to existing SOPs in business operations.

• Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies.

• Assists in establishing a standard operating procedure based on workflow and environment review.

• Reviews the efficiency of standard operating procedures in terms of performance improvement.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.

• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.

• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.

• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.

• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.

• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.

• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.

• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Experience with MATLAB Simulink and Simscape, Configuration Desk, Control Desk, Automation Desk

• Experience with HIL testing using dSpace Scalexio, OPAL RT or similar.

• Experience in CAN, J1939, SPI, UART or I2C protocol and CAN related tools;

• Good experience with CAN tools- CANalyzer/CANape/CANoe etc, and compilers tools usage;

• Expertise in System and Software requirement analysis, Software design practices;

• Expertise in Software Configuration Tools may include GIT/ClearCase/any

• One year of experience in HIL or model-based Development of automotive systems and features (diesel & electric)

• Knowledge on C & Python Programming

• Strong analytical skills

• Knowledge on Industrial protocols like Modbus, TCP/IP

• Emphasis on initiative and strong technical insight

• Demonstrated clear commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

• Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

• Desire to work in a fast paced, team environment

Posting Dates:

September 9, 2024 - September 22, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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