SIL Engineer-second shift

Position: SIL Engineer-second shift



Location: Mossville, IL



⏳ Duration: 2+ years



Experienced Required: 3 years of exp


Summary:



Job Description


Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the MineStar Fleet Application, which enables autonomous trucks and staff vehicles. This role involves using fleet management systems to manage productivity and data at worksites. The position is primarily focused on testing engineering with some IT software components.

• SIL (Software in the Loop)
• Minestar
• Need to have worked on complex projects

Responsibilities

• Support the MineStar Fleet Application for autonomous trucks and staff vehicles.
• Enable autonomous operations using Command for Hauling and MineStar Fleet applications.
• Utilize fleet management systems to manage productivity and data at worksites.
• Conduct testing in a scalability lab to simulate real mining site conditions.
• Administer a dedicated server cluster using VMWare for virtual machine management.
• Manage virtual machines using Windows Server OS, Linux, and Autonomy onboard software.
• Perform system upgrades to Windows 2022.
• Work within an isolated VLAN segmented network specifically for the team.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in developing and executing test plans.
• Proficiency in debugging and Software in the Loop (SIL).
• Experience with IT software, especially VmWare.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of Python and IP Networking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Willingness to work onsite fully.

Work Environment


This role requires full onsite work during the 2nd shift from 12 PM to 10 PM, four days a week. The work involves managing a significant number of virtual machines and working with advanced technologies in a dedicated facility.

• SIL (Software in the Loop)
• Minestar
• Need to have worked on complex projects

Summary:


The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.

Job Responsibilities:
• Direct programmers and analysts to make changes to existing databases and database management systems.
• Direct others in coding logical and physical database descriptions.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Review and approve database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
• Implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Strong knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
• Strong knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 8-10 years experience required.


Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects
• Position's Contributions to Work Group
• Team culture
• Surrounding team & key projects
• Purpose of this team
• Reason for the request Position's Contributions to Work Group:


- The team is accountable for integrating multiple systems together and performing validation for the autonomous truck programs within Caterpillar. We have HIL labs, SIL labs, and the BB test track where we put the hardware and software onto surrogate vehicles for on-machine testing and integration.


- The team does system integration and validation for autonomous trucks, IT administration for our test servers, Execute testing, Develop automation and simulation for testing


- Participate in dealer/customer demonstrations


Reason/motivation for request:


- Backfill


Candidate Value Proposition
• Why Caterpillar?
• For this role within your business group - what stands out about this opportunity (ex - exposure, skill development, etc)? Why Caterpillar? "Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Caterpillar. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters."

Why this Role?


In this role you will be working with cutting edge technology supporting the Cat Command for Hauling product line. You will be a part of a high performing team completing vital system integration and validation tasks supporting our customers who are building a better world. Every day will offer new challenges, opportunities for improvement, learning, and growth as well as unmatched support from your team members.


Typical Day or Week in the Role
• Typical task breakdown and rhythm
• Interaction level with team
• Work environment description Typical task breakdown:


- Daily standup meeting at 12:15pm


- Execute existing test plans


- Develop new test plans for new features


- Debug issues


- Document issues


- Communicate frequently with MineStar development team in Australia


- Communicate frequently with the Cat India validation team


Interaction with team:


- Communicate frequently with MineStar development team in Australia


- Communicate frequently with the Cat India validation team


- Communicate continuously with the on-site team


Work environment:


- This assignment is 100% in the office


- The team consists of a multitude of experts with a combined Caterpillar experience spanning over 2 centuries!


Candidate Requirements
• Years of experience required
• Degrees or certifications required
• Disqualifiers
• Performance indicators Education & Experience Required:


- Engineering degree is required (4 year degree at a minimum)


- Electrical/computer preferred, but open based upon experience


- Minimum 3 years of experience


Technical Skills


(Required)


- Software in the Loop (SIL) test execution with clear documentation and clear communication skills


- Experience automating system level administrative tasks using Python or other common scripting languages


- Experience with complex system testing and troubleshooting


- Secondary skillset:


o 2+ years experience managing Windows Server and Ubuntu VMs using Vsphere in a complex operational environment with responsibilities including: Management of OS updates, account administration using LDAP and other technologies, SQL server management, etc.


o Experience with testing and troubleshooting IT issues observed by complex client / server applications running in a global test environment including networking (unicast, multicast, broadcast) using tools such as Wireshark, server performance, etc.


Soft Skills


(Required)


- Communication


- Willingness & ability to learn continuously


- Teamwork