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Engineer – Test & Validation

Engineer – Test & Validation

CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
LocationIllinois, USA
Salary$95640 – $143520
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of experience in a validation engineering role or related occupation
  • Alternatively, a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 2 years of experience in a validation engineering role or related occupation
  • Conducting software validation/verification for electronic systems using analysis, simulation, and full-scale testing on HIL/SIL systems
  • Embedded software development and MATLAB Simulink for data analysis and modeling
  • Interpreting industry-standard drawings such as: electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
  • Developing, executing, and troubleshooting test instructions and software simulations for control system applications, both on a bench and Machine Environment
  • Integrating test instrumentation and computerized data acquisition systems into test activities
  • Maintaining test cell equipment (e.g., Dspacecontrol desk) for HIL testing and performing inspections with root cause analysis for CPI

Responsibilities

  • Creating and executing test plans regarding internal verification and validation
  • Testing software/hardware fixes, finding bugs and issues, documentation, data collection setups, machine updates, troubleshooting, and machine operation
  • Daily on machine test and validation activities supporting grade control setups
  • Assisting with developing and refining verification & validation processes for both internal and external teams
  • Mentoring and training activities within work group
  • Management of Trimble, Caterpillar and Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) databases used in tracking product issues

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.