Automation Engineer C++

Caterpillar


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

As an Automation Engineer you will design and develop software for features that are required for Autonomous Drills System (ADS) collaborating along with senior engineers to ensure the internal and external program requirements and needs are met.

Required Technical Skills:

  • Strong hands-on C experience for embedded development.
  • Development experience on Embedded Linux.
  • Understanding of embedded systems concurrency and performance.
  • Experience with design reviews code reviews and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with sensors and positioning technologies (GNSS IMU laser optical).
  • Strong Git CI/CD and modern software practices.
  • Exposure to Angular and TypeScript (nice to have).
  • Bachelors or masters in computer science Electronics or related field.
  • 3 years of software development experience.
  • This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Domain / System Understanding (Preferred)

  • System-level understanding of Caterpillar machines.
  • Experience with machine control robotics or guidance systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety and field deployment.

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering. Four-year bachelors degree preferably in computer science information systems communications engineering or related field.

Role Definition:

Assists in the design definition development and test of the Autonomous Drills System (ADS) Application software developmentusing C programming language on Linux Platform.

Responsibilities:

Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for Machine Autonomy Applications.

Documenting architecture specifications software design description verification plans test cases operating procedures and safety procedures.

Utilizing appropriate tools to debug test and maintain software and hardware systems of Autonomy Applications assisting in the verification and validation process.

Posting Dates:

June 16 2026 - June 29 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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Required Experience:

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Career Area:EngineeringJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 su...

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