Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chennai, India, invites applications for a Test Engineer in Energy & Transportation Systems. The role focuses on verifying engine software and developing HIL-based test automation for electrification applications.

Requirements include a BE/B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering with 5–8 years of automotive embedded software testing, experience with OPAL HIL, and proficiency in Python scripting and C. Onsite work five days a week.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering required.
• 5–8 years’ experience in Automotive embedded software testing preferred.
• Experience with OPAL HIL system for test automation and execution in automotive subsystems.
• Proficient in Python scripting and basic C programming.
• Knowledge of CAN, J1939, CIP, ModBus protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop test framework for HIL system testing for Electrification applications and automation.
• Collaborate with engine application domain experts within the process framework.
• Maintain and update HIL hardware test systems for Electrification software testing.
• Program, configure and update OPAL RT test equipment for closed-loop system testing.
• Design harness and test architecture between HIL tester and electronic modules.
• Review software models and integrate with HIL models to simulate components.
• Review test plans and results, ensuring traceability.
• Provide inputs to plant model developers and improve testing approaches.

Skills

OPAL HIL

Python scripting

C programming

CAN

J1939

CIP

Mo dBus

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

OPAL HIL

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Energy &Transportations Systems – AT&S India is seeking Test Engineer for verifying the engine software systems.

Job responsibilities:

• Development of test framework for HIL System Testing for various Electrification applications, Testing and Automation.
• Success in this position involves working effectively with the engine application domain experts, working within the established process framework, and demonstrating technical expertise in verifying the Engine software’s.
• Maintain and Update Hardware In Loop (HIL) hardware test systems for Electrification software testing.
• Program, configure and update OPAL RT test equipment for closed loop system testing.
• Design harness and test architecture between HIL tester and electronic modules to enable testing.
• Review software models and integrate with HIL models to simulate hardware/application specific components in HIL system.
• Review test plans and results.
• Applying Electrification control features and electrical principles to provide inputs to Plant model developers and find appropriate method of testing the application.
• Deploy automation to matured test plans and bring efficiencies in Test schedule.

Qualifications:

• BE/B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/ Mechanical/Automotive Engineering
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Automotive embedded software testing

Requirements (Key Competencies)

1. Automotive Embedded testing experience.
2. Experience of Energy software testing (preferred) and good knowledge in Energy Control

Systems.

1. Experience with OPAL HIL system for test automation and execution for automotive subsystems
2. Experience of Python Scripting / Basic C Programming.
3. Experienced in Communication Protocols: CAN, J1939, CIP, MOdBus etc.

Other Skills:

1. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
2. Must be able to effectively interact with a global team.
3. Good collaboration skills, able to work with multiple people and as well as independently.
4. Strong customer focus with ability to work closely and deliver timely support

Additional information:

This job requires 5 working days from office.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 8, 2026 - October 22, 2026

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