Caterpillar Inc. is looking for a Data Link Strategy and Protocol developer to manage and develop data link strategies and protocols used on machines, engines, and various other communication networks.
Requirements
- Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
- Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
- Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation
- Solid experience with communication networks including Ethernet, J1939 Proprietary, Cat Data Link, and various data link protocols.
- Extensive experience with design and development process of Data Link Communication Protocols
Responsibilities
- Manage all data link strategies and protocols used on machines, engines, and various other communication networks including Ethernet, J1939 Proprietary, Cat Data Link, and various data link protocols.
- Lead a committee of technical domain experts formed to review data link strategy and protocols.
- Collaborate with protocol requesters to review proposed designs and ensure that all requests are complete and compliant with protocol design standards.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing guidance, training, and direction on data link communications and protocols to other engineers.
- Assume a lead role ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements governing emissions, noise, and telecommunications, as well as industry standards that include IEEE and SAE.
- Research existing protocol solutions in industry such as ISO, and SAE so that we can leverage existing solutions.
- Engage in the design and development process of Data Link Communication Strategies and Protocols.
Other
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- 4-year degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Technology or a related field from an accredited school
- Strong people interaction, teamwork, communication, and computer skills are required.
- The candidate must be detail oriented and a proven “self starter,” with a strong record of achievement and results.
- Also a strong English language proficiency is required.
