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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.\nJOB PURPOSE:\nFor Caterpillar, Connectivity means using technology to extract data from our machines and engines and transform it into valuable recommendations and insights to help customers make better, more informed decisions and help Caterpillar make robust products with the lowest total ownership cost. Our products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors, on-board models, and control algorithms in real-time, creating real-world machine usage information to provide condition monitoring and fleet management services.\nJob Description\nCaterpillar’s Connectivity Systems team - Cat Technology Division is currently seeking an Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Engineer to support the End-to-End Connectivity Validation team.\nIn this role, you will provide technical leadership in defining and executing validation strategies for complex connected products across onboard machine/engine systems, embedded software, connectivity, and back-office systems. You will drive Shift Left validation by expanding the use of simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), test automation, and other advanced validation methods to identify issues earlier in the product development lifecycle.\nYou will be part of a global engineering team working closely with Systems, Software, Hardware, and Product teams to define validation strategies, develop DVP&R, conduct release validation, automate testing, troubleshoot complex issues, and continuously advance Caterpillar’s validation capabilities.\nWhat You Will Do:\nThe primary function of this role is to apply engineering principles and technical leadership to the verification and validation of embedded and connected systems that enable Caterpillar telematics products.\nDefine validation strategies and own DVP&R based on product requirements, architecture, customer use cases, and technical risks.\nDetermine appropriate validation coverage across SIL, HIL bench, system, machine, and End-to-End environments.\nDevelop validation plans, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and requirements-to-test traceability.\nLead system integration and End-to-End validation across embedded hardware/software, connectivity, and back-office interfaces.\nDevelop and expand automated regression and continuous validation capabilities to improve test coverage and efficiency.\nAnalyse test results, troubleshoot complex system issues, and drive root-cause analysis and issue resolution.\nIntroduce new validation approaches, simulation capabilities, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted methods to improve quality and productivity.\nChampion Shift Left validation using simulation, SIL, virtual environments, and automation to identify defects earlier in the development cycle.\nInfluence product requirements and design to improve testability, diagnosability, reliability, and robustness.\nProvide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and communicate validation status, technical risks, and release readiness to stakeholders.\nWhat You Have (Basic Requirements):\nEducation Requirement:\nDegree or advanced degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 9-12 years related experience.\nTechnical Excellence:\nStrong working knowledge of embedded and connected systems and the ability to provide solutions to complex technical challenges.\nAbility to define validation strategies and provide technical leadership across multiple levels of product validation.\nAbility to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams.\nProduct Testing:\nExcellent working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to design, plan, and execute End-to-End system validation.\nExperience developing DVP&R, validation plans, test coverage, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability.\nExperience with SiL, HiL, simulation, system integration, regression, and release validation.\nAbility to evaluate and introduce new test environments, tools, and validation methods.\nAnalytical Thinking:\nStrong knowledge of data analysis and diagnostic techniques to interpret complex test results and system behavior.\nAbility to break down complex system problems, identify potential root causes, and drive technical issues to resolution.\nAbility to use validation evidence and engineering judgement to assess product risk and readiness.\nApplies lessons learned to improve future validation coverage and prevent issue recurrence.\nEffective Communications:\nCollaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.\nClearly communicates technical information, validation findings, risks, and recommendations across diverse teams.\nEffectively presents and reviews validation strategies, results, and technical issues with process partners and leadership.\nProvides technical guidance, constructive feedback, and coaching to other engineers.\nTop Candidates Will Have:\nDemonstrated experience defining validation strategies and DVP&R for embedded or connected products.\nStrong experience with embedded systems, system integration, and End-to-End validation.\nExperience with connectivity technologies such as CAN/J1939, Ethernet, Cellular/4G/5G, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and MQTT.\nStrong experience with Python scripting and automated test frameworks.\nExperience with dSPACE tools such as VEOS, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, or equivalent SiL/HiL environments.\nExperience developing or enhancing test benches, simulators, and validation infrastructure.\nExperience with CI/CD or continuous validation practices.\nPractical experience applying AI/GenAI to engineering or validation workflows is an advantage.\nStrong ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system integration issues.\nPosting Dates:\nNovember 10, 2026 - November 23, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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