System Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Clayton is seeking a skilled engineer to design and integrate software for embedded electronic controls. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering. Key responsibilities include supporting lab activities, testing electronics, and troubleshooting software issues. Strong communication and independent working skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles.
• Understanding of serial protocols and experience with J1939-71 CAN communications or equivalent protocol.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab verification and machine verification activities.
• Provide on-site electronics and software support for development machines.
• Assist with on-machine electronics testing.
• Organize individual electronic subsystem diagrams.
• Integrate configuration and calibration data.
• Develop test plans and software verification.
• Communicate software releases and manage documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Troubleshooting

Electrical design knowledge

Embedded software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering

Job description

The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test software features on embedded electronic controls for use in Caterpillar Smart Work Tools. These Work Tools are used on the SSL/CTL application.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordination of lab verification and machine verification activities.
• Support machines at the Clayton Machine Development Center (CMDC) and Sanford facility.
• On-site electronics and software support for development machines.
• Assist with on-machine electronics testing.
• Organization of individual electronic subsystem diagrams.
• Integration of configuration and calibration data.
• Test plan development and software verification.
• Support and communication of software releases, including documentation required by field follow and/or customers for successfully updating software, wiring and electronic components.
• Identification and resolution of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Expert ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Expert knowledge of electrical design and software controls.
• Expert knowledge of embedded software development across multiple platforms.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering, or relevant field required.
• An understanding of serial protocols and experience with J1939-71 CAN communications or equivalent protocol is required.
• 10+ years’ experience required.