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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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded Software Engineering Specialist at its facility located at Mossville Illinois Building AC Office (Chillicothe), 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. This position is in the Drivetrain Systems and Software Team and will be responsible for supporting the development of transmission software and controls.  In this role you will experience a combination of technical leadership, hands-on development and collaboration with various team members to ensure optimal performance and quality of transmission systems. Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and enhancement of transmission systems to optimize products and system. Interact with machine and transmission application leads and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain transmission software. Integrate common software library modules and source code generated from a code generation tool. Perform architect reviews on peer's software activities. Provide developer training and mentoring. Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance. Perform laboratory verification of software along with performing Model in the Loop (MIL) testing. Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing software and procedures. Provide technical direction in Identifying and addressing areas of product weakness in finished products. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 8 years of experience in developing and planning electronic control systems or embedded software for automotive, on-highway truck, or off-highway applications or related occupation. In the alternative, the employer will accept a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 6 years of experience in developing and planning electronic control systems and/or embedded software for automotive, on-highway truck, or off-highway applications or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Software development for real-time systems, C/C++ programming, Matlab/Simulink, real-time operating systems, and embedded software development tools and environments; (2) Developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, and off -highway applications; (3) Application of data links CAN or J1939 for control and monitoring purposes; (4) ClearCase, git, Diab compiler, pOSEK, Matlab(The Mathworks) autocode generator, Notepad++ Editor; (5) Control Systems, transmission systems or components, electronics components; (6) Agile Software Development; (7) Google test environment as well as test automation; and (8) Code editor/code search tool, Lauterbach Debugger, ATI Vision, Vector tools, AutoSAR architect. Travel: None. Telecommuting: None.

Summary Pay Range:  

$146,890.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.  Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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 benefits

•       Life Insurance

•       Parental leave

•       Adoption benefits

•       Tuition Reimbursement

        * These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Embedded Software Engineering Specialist / R0000402826] #LI-DNI

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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.

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