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