Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Senior Engineer

Job Description

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.

Caterpillar’s Intelligent Machine Systems team within the CAT Technology Division (Mossville, IL – Building AC) is seeking an Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Senior Engineer to serve as the test lead for the LTTT product line. This role supports lab based testing for Caterpillar machines and leads a small engineering team responsible for verifying and validating embedded software that goes onto our LTTT machines.

Engineering

• Lead a small team 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, Control Desk layouts, and other test related activities
• Work with 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
• Understand resources/budget/scope to ensure alignment on deliverables, address and bring up concerns with process partners/team to address any gaps
• Develop automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency in both the HiL and SiL environments

• Excellent working knowledge of dSPACE hardware, Control Desk, Automation Desk, Matlab/Simulink for IO simulation of sensor components and plant modelling, and Dynasty for closed-loop testing and operate our dSPACE HiL benches independently
• 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
• Good working knowledge of the embedded software development cycle
• Advise and work with team members to troubleshoot and design next generation HiL benches
• Mentor others to improve their technical proficiency to improve team’s overall performance
• Ensure accountability for personal technical performance and keep others accountable for their actions, while completing tasks with high precision, accuracy, and quality

• Excellent working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing for L6 machine level software integration
• 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; participates in selecting the next generation test environment and tools

• Excellent working knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools to effectively review test data, be able to understand and explain discrepancies and inconsistencies of test results
• Identify possible causes of bench issues or software defect using sound technical techniques
• Approach a complex problem…