Software Test & Validation Engineer

Caterpillar; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture between Caterpillar and Trimble. The Software Test & Validation Engineer will join an international team providing internal verification and validation for CTCT products, collaborating with Caterpillar and Trimble product teams to deliver high-quality earthmoving, paving, and mining solutions.

This hands-on role involves planning/testing strategies, improving testing procedures, and monitoring results, with travel up to 10% and

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Strong experience in software test validation in devices or machines.
• Earthmoving machine or industry knowledge.
• Grade control experience or similar machine control technology experience preferred.
• Software development experience using Python, MATLAB, Java etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve issues regarding design or manufacturing.
• Ensure design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
• Participate in adopting new technologies and processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Plan and improve testing procedures and operations for reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor results, machine and process capabilities, and performance reliability.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Technical excellence

Project management

Product testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Engineering degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Java

Job description

Career Area:EngineeringJob 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.

Job Summary

Job SummaryCaterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture between Caterpillar and Trimble whose purpose is to transform the way heavy equipment customers shape the world with solutions that differentiate Caterpillar and Trimble.

The Software Test & Validation Engineer will be part of an international team providing internal verification and validation (V&V) for CTCT products. This position networks closely with CTCT internal product/project teams, as well as Caterpillar and Trimble product teams, to provide high-quality products to the earthmoving, paving, and mining industries. This hands-on role will leverage the experiences and training gained from previous verification and validation positions.

What You Will Do

• Resolving issues regarding design or manufacturing.
• Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Planning and improving testing procedures and operations to make the test more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience working in an Engineering function.

What you will have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Consideration for top candidates

• Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering curriculum.
• Strong experience in software test validation in devices or machines.
• Earthmoving machine or industry knowledge.
• Grade control experience or similar machine control technology experience preferred.
• Software development experience using Python, MATLAB, Java etc. preferred.

Additional Details

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Peoria, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel
• This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.