Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation in Chennai, India, is seeking a Test Engineer to verify engine software systems within the Energy & Transportation Systems – AT&S India group. The role focuses on building HIL-based test frameworks for Electrification applications and automation, with collaboration across global teams.

You will maintain HIL hardware, program OPAL RT equipment, and design test harnesses to simulate hardware and software interactions.

Qualifications

• Automotive embedded testing experience.
• Experience with energy software testing is preferred.
• Experience with OPAL HIL for test automation.
• Python scripting and C programming experience.
• Knowledge of CAN, J1939, CIP, MODBUS protocols.

Responsibilities

• Development of test framework for HIL system testing of Electrification applications and automation.
• Collaborate with engine domain experts and follow established process to verify engine software.
• Maintain and update HIL hardware test systems for Electrification software testing.
• Program, configure and update OPAL RT equipment for closed-loop testing.
• Design harness and test architecture between HIL tester and modules for testing.
• Review software models and integrate with HIL models to simulate components.
• Review test plans and results.
• Apply Electrification control features to support plant model developers and testing methods.
• Deploy automation to matured test plans to improve test schedules.

Skills

Automotive embedded testing

Python scripting

C programming

CAN protocol

J1939

CIP

MODBUS

Education

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

Tools

OPAL HIL system

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Energy & Transportation 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

Requirements (Key Competencies)

1. Automotive Embedded testing experience.
2. Experience of Energy software testing (preferred) and good knowledge in Energy Control Systems.
3. Experience with OPAL HIL system for test automation and execution for automotive subsystems.
4. Experience of Python Scripting / Basic C Programming.
5. 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.

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