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:

This job involves developing and using system requirements to design, develop, and test software components used in machine control platforms, engine control platforms, display, and telematics platforms. The Software developer and designer will develop embedded ‘C’ and/or C++ code software solutions to meet system requirements. 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:

• Gathering and analyzing user/client requirements to create the software requirements specification (SRS) document.

• Designing, writing, and implementing source code of embedded systems and enhancing code samples of existing systems.

• Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance.

• Collaborating with other teams to provide post-production support.

What skills you will have:

Software Development: Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

Level Extensive Knowledge:

• Capable of performing and leading the requirements, design, development, & test of network communication and foundational information software used in embedded systems on Caterpillar machine & industrial applications for Common Services and Network Solutions team.

• Capable of developing embedded ‘C’ and/or C++ code software solutions to meet system requirements.

• Capable and experienced at developing and maintaining data link and networking protocol libraries, and developing low level network Drivers utilizing CAN, CAN FD, J1939 and or Ethernet communication library development.

• Capable of developing software components that must comply with the software architecture standards.

• Capable of developing embedded software following a common process.

• Has participated in design, and development of multiple or large software products.

• Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different implementations of embedded software, different development languages and tools.

• Estimates and monitors development time, and costs based on functional and technical requirements.

• Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Plays an active or leading role in recording and storing requirement documents in various forms.

• Ensures the successful completion of all major activities, tasks and deliverables pertaining to the requirement analysis stage.

• Supervises the advanced use of requirements analysis tools and services, including prototyping and use cases.

• Produces detailed functional and information requirements models and documentation.

• Trains others on requirements walkthroughs and quality reviews.

• Utilizes automated diagramming tools to ensure traceability of requirements.

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software, or application problems.

• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools, and utilities.

• Handles calls related to product features, applications, and compatibility standards.

• 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.

• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

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.

Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Explains own role and responsibility within team.

• Actively participates in team meetings.

• Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.

• Describes team mission and objectives in the context of results to be achieved.

• Demonstrates open, friendly, accepting, and supportive behaviors with team members.

Experience and Education requirement:

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

• Must also have 6 years (concurrent) experience in automotive, machine, or industrial embedded network communication software development.

Top Candidates will also have

MS in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering or Computer Science & 4 years embedded network communication systems & software development experience.

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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