Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Senior Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Senior Engineer for Caterpillar’s Intelligent Machine Systems team within the CAT Technology Division, you're responsible for verifying and validating embedded software that goes onto MTTT machines. You will develop deep expertise in Caterpillar’s electrical and electronic systems and use both Software in the Loop (SiL) and Hardware in the Loop (HiL) methodologies to execute system integration testing. Your work ensures the delivery of high-quality software to our internal and external customers. Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.

Requirements

Degree or advanced degree in an accredited Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
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.
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
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.
Solid working experience in the design, development, or testing of embedded systems.
Good working knowledge of the embedded software development cycle

Nice To Haves

Strong hands-on experience with dSPACE test equipment and Automation Desk
Strong experience with Opal test equipment
Strong experience with SIL and Googletest
Strong experience with software version control such as Git & Ivy
Strong experience with Python scripting such as PyTest
Software development experience utilizing C, C++, or Simulink
Excellent working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing for L6 machine level software integration
Excellent working knowledge of dSPACE hardware, ControlDesk, Automation Desk, Matlab/Simulink for IO simulation of sensor components and plant modelling, and Dynasty for closed-loop testing.
Excellent knowledge of designing and commission complex HiL test benches using dSPACE hardware and other hardware as needed.
Excellent working knowledge of CAN, J1939, Ethernet, TCP/IP, LIN, and other datalink protocols for software integration testing.
Excellent working knowledge of CAN Based data acquisition tools (such as Vector CANape and CANalyzer or equivalent)
Excellent working knowledge in Python and C/C++ for test script automation

Responsibilities

Work alongside our MTTT team lead, MTTT team members and offshore team members to implement processes and activities associated with the design and testing of SiL and HiL benches for machine level integration testing
Ensure all test infrastructure is properly version controlled and documented, including harness documentation, bench design and setup, Matlab and plant models, ControlDesk layouts, and other test related activities
Work with MTTT test lead, machine system coordinators, and electronic system design engineers to define testing priorities and determine test coverage
Work with system engineers to understand machine feature requirements, develop test plans, implement test plans, perform testing regression, document test result and troubleshoot new software features as needed
Perform software regression, delta content testing, and properly document test results to meet compliance with functional safety requirements and ISO 9001 requirements
Document test process and results; prepare and analyze software defect-tracking reports
Develop product-testing procedures such as identification and implementation of new bench capabilities by participating in selecting the next generation of test environment and tools
Develop automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency in both the HiL and SiL environments
Advise and work with global team members to troubleshoot and design next generation HiL benches
Mentor junior engineers to improve their technical proficiency to improve team’s overall performance
Complete tasks with high precision, accuracy, and quality