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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.\nAbout Advanced Power Technologies:\nAdvanced Power Technologies (APT) defines and delivers Caterpillar’s next generation of power system technologies. The organization leads product strategy, long term technology roadmaps, and lifecycle leadership for advanced power, electrification, electronic controls, software, and energy solutions across the entire range of Power and Energy applications.\nAPT integrates hardware, software, and digital services to deliver scalable, reliable, and future-ready power solutions. Partnering closely with product groups, engineering, and global delivery teams, APT balances near-term business execution with long-term technology leadership-enabling best in class electronics quality, fast response to market changes, differentiated customer value through vertical integration, improved uptime, and sustainable power systems across Caterpillar’s Power and Energy product portfolio.\nJob Summary:\nAs the Embedded Software Engineer for the Energy Applications Team, you will support the development of embedded software for electronics control systems for diesel engine, battery electric, and fuel cell applications. Areas of responsibility include configuration, integration, build and testing of embedded software on diesel engine systems; testing software for embedded electronic control systems includes requirements development and verification of software in a bench environment as well as troubleshooting software or system defects.\nWhat You Will Do:\nSoftware requirements analysis \nSoftware configuration and building\nTest plan creation, execution, and documentation\nSet-up and configuration of test bench hardware & software\nCompletion of mandatory and feature specific testing using manual and automated methods\nSupport of system and software troubleshooting (lab, proving grounds, field)\nWhat You Will Have:\nEffective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nSoftware Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.\nRequirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.\nSystem Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.\nEducation: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related study.\nTop Candidates Will Also Have:\nExperience with the following: dSPACE, Git, Trace 32 Debugger, CANalyzer, Cat Electronic Technician (ET), CAN/SAE J1939, Matlab, C, and Python\nPrior work experience with Engine or Machine System development\nPrior work with configuration, integration, building of embedded software\nExperience working with and troubleshooting electrical systems\nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. 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