Position: Embedded Test Engineer 365461
Location: Mossville IL
Duration: Fulltime
Positions Contributions to Work Group:
This position is on the End to End Telematics Testing Team where the individual will work in a team environment utilizing simulation as well as actual Hardware in the Loop to test all aspects of the Cat Digital system including both onboard the machine as well as back office features.
The job does require local support and relocation to the Peoria area.
In this position you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in software verification troubleshooting and test automation. You will be part of a global team and work closely with others to conduct release testing resolve issues automate testing and investigate field issues involving both software and electronics.
Engineers must manage their own development continuously learning through experience and staying abreast of technology. Key skills to be developed at this level are optimal techniques for utilizing vender/internal tools for verification/validation knowledge of the NPI process and communication skills.
Typical task breakdown:
Electronic Systems Test Engineers must perform complex analysis work identifying and solving problems.
Typical they are expected to:
- Clarify product requirements and ensure alignment with appropriate stakeholders
- Assist in the creation of validation plans and use the acceptance criteria
- Evaluate existing validations controls standard test procedures for effective risk mitigation
- Execute and/or coordinate execution of product tests utilizing HIL equipment with physical control ECU
- Analyze test results and summarize conclusions
- Document test conclusions with traceability
- Track product development issues to completion
- Communicate technical information to team members and other business units
- Generate and present accurate reports for validation thoroughness status and results
- Innovate for efficiency
Education & Experience Required:
- Engineering Bachelors degree with at least 13years of experience OR
- Masters degree with at least 02 years of experience in an electronics controls field.
Technical Skills (Required)
- Experience with HIL system testing and hardware setup / maintenance
- Experience with testing service tools and remote configuration of products
(Desired)
- Experience with developing test automation with Python
- Basic knowledge of Machine and Engine ECUs and software update processes.
- Basic knowledge of Machine Datalink architecture including SAE J1939
Job Responsibilities:
- Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines.
- Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
- Analyze and enhance efficiency stability and scalability of system resources
- Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills problem solving skills customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
- Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring to development testing and delivery.
- Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Solid programming experience in C or C
- Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to embedded systems such as SQL VisualBasic etc.