Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives for more opportunities to get out of the office and on machines to operate, learn, test, and ultimately impact the quality that goes out to customers? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join Earthmoving Division's Machine Controls Validation team as a Machine Controls Engineer. In this exciting role you will work with the latest technologies and ensure they are validated to Caterpillar's high-quality standards at the Caterpillar Peoria Proving Ground.
In this role you can expect to:

• Work with the latest technology (remote control, battery electric, and autonomy)
• Perform software validation by operating heavy equipment (and we'll teach you how)
• Collaborate with internal development teams to understand New Product Introduction (NPI) program content, develop validation plans, and report back issues as identified

To be successful in this role, you must bring (Basic Qualifications) :

• Experience with wireless infrastructure design and implementation
• Experience with CAN and Ethernet vehicle networks
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks

Top candidates will also bring at least one of the following abilities and skills:

• Experience with J1939 and XCP communication protocols
• Experience with software validation tools (Azure DevOps, ALM / Quality Center)
• Experience with datalink tools: CANape, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy
• Wired and wireless network configuration
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or software issues

Travel requirements will be less than 10%
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
ISE assignment is not available for this position
How We Support You (Employee Benefits)
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
As a company, we will take on every challenge that faces us, just as we have in the past. We will continue to lead in our industries because of employees like you. You're here on purpose, with a purpose. Your work builds the world. You build what matters.
The Power of Everyone
At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.
Learn about Caterpillar at www.caterpillar.com
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .
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Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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