Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
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Description
As a Control System Team Lead, the incumbent will lead the development of embedded software and hardware for electronic control systems supporting large diesel engine applications. These applications leverage a wide range of engine platforms and features to meet a multitude of market needs. Areas of responsibility include collaboration with diesel engine clients and teams within Cat Electronics to define, plan, and deliver software flash files and application hardware per client & customer requirements. In addition, the application leader will manage a small team of engineers in the integration & testing of software in the support of New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), Built in Quality (BIQ), Change Requirements Management (CRM), and R&D efficiency improvement.
Job Duties
Planning and execution of Flash File Requests (FFRs) submitted by diesel engine clients.
Submission & approval of changes via the Change Requirements Management Process (CRMs).
Documentation and resolution of software defects using Built-in-Quality (BIQ) methodology.
Participation in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs led by Cat Electronics, including leadership of design reviews.
Support of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects to address customer issues.
Mentoring team members in the utilization of processes for building and testing flash files.
Development of validation plans to ensure software meets client & customer requirements.
Oversight of the application software team's test benches, tools, and processes.
Implementation of simulation and automation techniques to improve R&D efficiency.
Assisting with development planning for team members.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering plus 8 to15 years of relevant experience with the development of embedded software, electronic systems, and/or diesel engines.
Top Candidates will also have
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering
Prior experience with diesel engines and applications such as commercial, mining, and /or marine.
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams
Familiarity with embedded software development for engines or machines
Exposure to the following: GIT, CAN, Trace 32 Debugger, CANalyzer, dSPACE, Cat Electronic Technician Service Tool.
Ability to work in a team environment, communicating technical information and development progress to clients and team members
Strong planning and communication skills
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position will require
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
