Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. Whether it’s building groundbreaking products, delivering best‑in‑class solutions, or creating a lifelong career, you can do work that truly matters at Caterpillar. For more than 100 years, Caterpillar has set the standard for quality and innovation. With operations in more than 150 locations worldwide, the work you do here has a global impact. When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a team of makers, innovators, and doers—people who roll up their sleeves and turn ideas into reality. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen! Our work helps customers build and power the world we live in—roads, hospitals, homes, and critical infrastructure. None of this is possible without a dedicated workforce, and it’s our people who make Caterpillar successful by meeting and exceeding our customers’ needs every day. Caterpillar’s Intelligent Machine Systems – CAT Technology Division (Mossville, IL | Building AC) is currently seeking an Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Engineer to support lab‑based testing for Caterpillar machines. In this role, you will collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team to verify and validate embedded software, while developing deep expertise in the electrical and electronic systems that power Caterpillar’s products and technologies. You and your team will perform system integration testing using a combination of Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SiL) and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HiL) methodologies to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, reliable software for both internal and external customers. We have an exceptional team doing some of the most exciting and impactful work at Caterpillar—and we can’t wait for you to be part of it.

Requirements

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 and operate our dSPACE HiL benches independently
Strong working knowledge of CAN, J1939, Ethernet, TCP/IP, LIN, and other datalink protocols for software integration testing
Strong working knowledge of CAN Based data acquisition tools (such as Vector CANape and CANalyzer or equivalent)
Strong working knowledge in Python and C/C++ for test script automation
Good working knowledge of the embedded software development cycle
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
Strong 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 by breaking it down into smaller components
Develop and use checklists to ensure that test scripts and test results goes out error-free
Learn from mistakes and applies lessons learned
Collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
Clearly convey and interpret ideas, information, and requirements across diverse teams
Present and review test results effectively with process partners and peers
Review others’ writing and presentations, offering constructive feedback and coaching
Listen to feedback without defensiveness and applies it to improve communication and support standardization of testing processes
Degree or advanced degree in an accredited Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Experience assembling and modifying test bench including wiring and harnessing
Solid working experience in the design, development, or testing of embedded systems.
Strong experience with dSPACE test equipment and Automation Desk
Strong attention to detail through all phases of testing cycle

Nice To Haves

Software development experience utilizing C, C++, or Simulink
Strong experience with Python scripting
Strong experience with Opal test equipment
Strong experience with SIL and Googletest
Regular usage of GIT configuration management
Solid systems/requirements experience in the Automotive or Heavy Equipment industry

Responsibilities

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
Develop automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency in both the HiL and SiL environments