HIL Test Engineer

Robotics Software Developer

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Role Definition Assists in the development, and test of the robotics software development; collaborates with senior engineers to ensure that internal and external clients' needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and researching data on customer experience with robotic platforms; preparing reports for management.
• Documenting architecture specifications, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
• Utilizing appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain software and hardware systems of robotic tools; assisting in the verification and validation process.
• Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Degree Requirement Degree required

Skill Descriptors

• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
• Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop, implement and/or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.
• Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Posting Dates: September 4, 2025 - September 6, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.