Automation 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. J Role Definition Assists in the design, definition, 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, software design description, 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. Level Working Knowledge:  •  Discusses industry-specific flagship products and services. •  Demonstrates current knowledge of the regulatory environment for industry segment. •  Describes the contribution of own function as it relates to the industry segment. •  Participates in major industry professional associations; subscribes to industry-specific publications. •  Currently works with a major industry segment and associated functions and features. 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. Level Working Knowledge:  •  Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. •  Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. •  Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. •  Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. •  Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. Level Working Knowledge:  •  Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release. •  Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle. •  Works with a formal life cycle methodology. •  Explains phases, activities, dependencies, deliverables, and key decision points. •  Interprets product development plans and functional documentation. 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. Level Working Knowledge:  •  Participates in test readiness reviews, functional, volume, and load testing. •  Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology. •  Tests software