Automation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation in Chennai, India, is looking for a software engineer to assist in the design and development of software for robotic platforms. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering or related fields and have strong programming skills.

Your role will involve debugging, testing, and documenting software components while collaborating with team members to ensure efficient solutions. Caterpillar is dedicated to innovation and building sustainable communities through advanced technology.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• Must have experience with software component testing and debugging.
• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence and its applications is vital.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, definition, development, and testing of onboard software.
• Collect and analyze customer experience data related to robotic platforms.
• Participate in the design and development of software applications and algorithms.

Skills

Software development

Technical troubleshooting

Artificial Intelligence

Programming

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science

Tools

Application development toolkits

Job description

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.

Role Definition

Assists in the design, definition, development, and test of the onboard software development; collaborates with senior engineers to ensure that internal and external clients’ needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and researching data on customer experience with robotic platforms; preparing reports for management.
• Documenting architecture specifications, software design description, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
• Utilizing appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain software and hardware systems of robotic tools; assisting in the verification and validation process.
• Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms.

Degree Requirement

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

Industry Knowledge

• Discusses industry-specific flagship products and services.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of the regulatory environment for industry segment.
• Describes the contribution of own function as it relates to the industry segment.
• Participates in major industry professional associations; subscribes to industry-specific publications.
• Currently works with a major industry segment and associated functions and features.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Software Development Life Cycle

• Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release.
• Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle.
• Works with a formal life cycle methodology.
• Explains phases, activities, dependencies, deliverables, and key decision points.
• Interprets product development plans and functional documentation.

Software Product Testing

• Participates in test readiness reviews, functional, volume, and load testing.
• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Tests software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications.
• Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g., errors, non‑conformance, etc.).
• Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products.

Application Development Tools

• Follows standards and guidelines for using locally available toolkits.
• Documents the use of a specific application development toolkit.
• Differentiates among tools used for diverse strategic development platforms.
• Works with most toolkit components, features and facilities.
• Discusses the capabilities, features and uses of all tools for a specific platform.

Artificial Intelligence

• Explains the methodology and technologies of artificial intelligence.
• Describes the concepts, functions and features of artificial intelligence (AI).
• Locates relevant resources to obtain the latest information on artificial intelligence.
• Cites examples of successful implementation of AI technologies and systems.

Programming

• Interprets application system designs and program specifications.
• Develops structured programming specifications.
• Works with the syntax, structure, features and facilities of at least one language.
• Writes programs in a specific language and for a specific platform.
• Applies structured programming techniques to structured environments.

Technical Troubleshooting

• Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems.
• Works with vendor‑specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities.
• Handles calls related to product features, applications, and compatibility standards.
• Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.
• Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.