System Engineer

Job Description

Summary

The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test

software features on embedded electronic controls for use in Caterpillar Smart Work Tools. These Work Tools are

used on the SSL/CTL application.

Job Responsibilities

· Coordination of lab verification and machine verification activities.

· Support machines at the Clayton Machine Development Center (CMDC) and Sanford facility.

· On-site electronics and software support for development machines.

· Assist with on-machine electronics testing.

· Organization of individual electronic subsystem diagrams.

· Machine software feature development.

· Integration of configuration and calibration data.

· Test plan development and software verification.

· Support and communication of software releases, including documentation required by field follow and/or

customers for successfully updating software, wiring and electronic components.

· Identification and resolution of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management

.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time. • Expert ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. • Expert knowledge of electrical design and software controls. • Expert knowledge of embedded software development across multiple platforms. Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering, or relevant field required. · An understanding of serial protocols and experience with J1939-71 CAN communications or equivalent protocol is required. • 10+ years’ experience required.