HIL Test Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job 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. 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.

Role Definition

Validation of autonomy softwares in HIL benches and coordinate with developers and process partners in bug fixes and reporting the results.

Responsibilities

• Collecting requirements and develop testcases for the new autonomy features.
• Validate the features and report out the results in Devops.
• Utilizing appropriate tools like vector tools to debug, test and maintain software and hardware systems of robotic tools; assisting in the verification and validation process.
• Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for autonomy platforms.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
  
  

Degree Requirement

Degree Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics with 6-8 years’ or PG or Masters or equivalent with 3-5 experience required.
  
  

Skill Descriptors

Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Discusses industry-specific flagship products and services.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of the regulatory environment for industry segment.
• Describes the contribution of own function as it relates to the industry segment.
• Participates in major industry professional associations; subscribes to industry-specific publications.
• Currently works with a major industry segment and associated functions and features.
  
  

Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Participates in test readiness reviews, functional, volume, and load testing.
• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Tests software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications.
• Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g. errors, non-conformance, etc.)
• Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products.
  
  

Programming: Knowledge of Python languages and tools for automating the testcases; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Interprets application system designs and program specifications.
• Develops structured programming specifications.
• Works with the syntax, structure, features and facilities of at least one language.
• Writes programs in a specific language and for a specific platform.
• Applies structured programming techniques to structured environments.
  
  

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities.
• Handles calls related to product features, applications, and compatibility standards.
• Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.
• Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.
  
  

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 8, 2025 - April 15, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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