Embedded Software Engineer

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.

The Core Engine Software Developer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of embedded control software that operates Caterpillar engine systems. This role supports delivery across multiple engine platforms and subsystems, ensuring software meets performance, emissions, and quality objectives.

• Develop and implement embedded control software for engine subsystems including Fuel Systems, Air Systems, Aftertreatment Systems, Thermal Management, and Governor, Power, Emissions, and Combustion Controls
• Develop software using model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink) and/or embedded C
• Execute software verification and validation activities, including Software-in-the-loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
• Debug and resolve software defects, performing root cause analysis to improve software quality and robustness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, calibration, validation, and integration to deliver complete engine solutions

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Analytical Thinking: 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Working Knowledge:

• 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 technical and procedural job components.
• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
• Applies current procedures and…