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.

Education requirement:

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

What skills you will have:

Software Development:

• Working knowledge in automotive, machine, or industrial embedded network communication software development fields.
• Capable of designing and developing embedded ‘C’ and/or C++ code software solutions to meet system requirements.   
• Ability to develop 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.

Requirement Analysis:

• 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.

Technical Troubleshooting:

• Capable of troubleshooting software problem to get to root cause and get to solution

Teamwork:

• Explains own role and responsibility within team.
• Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.

Top Candidates will also have

MS in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is available with 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:

September 19, 2024 - October 3, 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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