Caterpillar Inc. is looking for a Data Link Strategy and Protocol developer to manage data link strategies and protocols used on machines, engines, and various other communication networks.
Requirements
- Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis
- Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities
- Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques
- 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
- Strong people interaction, teamwork, communication, and computer skills
- Strong English language proficiency
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
- 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.
- Less than 10% travel required
- Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants
