You 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.
What You Will Do
The 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.
Define validation strategies and own DVP&R based on product requirements, architecture, customer use cases, and technical risks.
Determine appropriate validation coverage across SIL, HIL bench, system, machine, and End-to-End environments.
Develop validation plans, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and requirements-to-test traceability.
Lead system integration and End-to-End validation across embedded hardware/software, connectivity, and back-office interfaces.
Develop and expand automated regression and continuous validation capabilities to improve test coverage and efficiency.
Analyse test results, troubleshoot complex system issues, and drive root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
Introduce new validation approaches, simulation capabilities, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted methods to improve quality and productivity.
Champion Shift Left validation using simulation, SIL, virtual environments, and automation to identify defects earlier in the development cycle.
Influence product requirements and design to improve testability, diagnosability, reliability, and robustness.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and communicate validation status, technical risks, and release readiness to stakeholders.
What You Have (Basic Requirements)
Education Requirement
Degree 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.
Technical Excellence
Strong working knowledge of embedded and connected systems and the ability to provide solutions to complex technical challenges.
Ability to define validation strategies and provide technical leadership across multiple levels of product validation.
Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
Product Testing
Excellent working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to design, plan, and execute End-to-End system validation.
Experience developing DVP&R, validation plans, test coverage, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability.
Experience with SiL, HiL, simulation, system integration, regression, and release validation.
Ability to evaluate and introduce new test environments, tools, and validation methods.
Analytical Thinking
Strong knowledge of data analysis and diagnostic techniques to interpret complex test results and system behavior.
Ability to break down complex system problems, identify potential root causes, and drive technical issues to resolution.
Ability to use validation evidence and engineering judgement to assess product risk and readiness.
Applies lessons learned to improve future validation coverage and prevent issue recurrence.
Effective Communications
Collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Clearly communicates technical information, validation findings, risks, and recommendations across diverse teams.
Effectively presents and reviews validation strategies, results, and technical issues with process partners and leadership.
Provides technical guidance, constructive feedback, and coaching to other engineers.
Top Candidates Will Have
Demonstrated experience defining validation strategies and DVP&R for embedded or connected products.
Strong experience with embedded systems, system integration, and End-to-End validation.
Experience with connectivity technologies such as CAN/J1939, Ethernet, Cellular/4G/5G, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and MQTT.
Strong experience with Python scripting and automated test frameworks.
Experience with dSPACE tools such as VEOS, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, or equivalent SiL/HiL environments.
Experience developing or enhancing test benches, simulators, and validation infrastructure.
Experience with CI/CD or continuous validation practices.
Practical experience applying AI/GenAI to engineering or validation workflows is an advantage.
Strong ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system integration issues.
Posting Dates
November 10, 2026 - November 23, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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