Embedded SW Engineer

Career Area
Engineering
Job Description
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. 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.
Role Definition
Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive (5-6 + Years Experience) (C, MATLAB/Simulink, State flow. Develops, designs, implements and tests software of embedded devices and systems; monitors and enhances the efficiency and stability of the systems.
Qualification
B.E / B.Tech or M.E / M.Tech Specialization in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
Responsibilities
Design and develop Application software in C for automotive ECUs/controllers
Develop control and state-machine logic using MATLAB, Simulink, and State flow
Understand and integrate Data Link Layer protocols (CAN – frame handling, arbitration, message scheduling, transport protocol)
Implement CAN/J1939 communication (PGN/SPN handling, message parsing, network management), CIP, MODBUS
Implement automotive diagnostics (DTCs, fault handling, UDS/J1939 diagnostic services)
Perform hardware-software integration with sensors, actuators, and ECU peripherals
Use Vector tools (CANoe/CANalyzer) for CAN simulation, diagnostics, and validation
Troubleshooting techniques
Use Trace32 (Lauterbach) for unit-level debugging, memory analysis, and low-level bring-up
Perform system testing and validation (open loop testing using ICDs, SIL, HIL) and optimize for real-time performance and reliability
Secondary Responsibilities
Be able to engage and collaborate with global stakeholders to deliver results
Be able to participate and contribute ideas in a global team
Interested in researching on new industry protocols and standards to drive innovative solutions for complex technical challenges
Perform software FMEAs
Familiar with ISO 26262 international automotive functional safety standard
Familiarity with New Product Development Process
Familiarity with Quality Standards like 6 Sigma, BIQ, Lean etc.
Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates
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