Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Engineer
Caterpillar · Mossville, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $98k–$146k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Mossville, IL. 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.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
- Base pay
- $98k–$146k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
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About the role
What You Will Do
- ◆Work with the testing team lead, 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
What You Have (Basic Requirements)
- ✓Education Requirement: Degree or advanced degree in an accredited Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- ✓Technical Excellence:
- ✓Excellent working knowledge of dSPACE hardware and software such as VEOS, ControlDesk, Automation Desk to operate our dSPACE XiL environment independently
- ✓Product Testing:
- ✓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
- ✓Analytical Thinking:
- ✓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
- ✓Effective Communications:
- ✓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
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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.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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 – 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.
Additional Information
- •Location: Mossville, IL (United States) and requires working on site Monday - Friday
- •Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic & International)
- •Relocation Assistance Offered: Domestic
- •US Work Sponsorship Offered: None
Top Candidates Will Have
- •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
- •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
What You Will Get
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