Caterpillar Hiring for an Automation Engineer (Bangalore, Chennai)

Introduction

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring an Automation Engineer for its Engineering career area. The role supports the design, development, testing, and documentation of robotics software and related systems.

Job Snapshot

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Role Definition

The Automation Engineer assists in the design, definition, development, and test of robotics software development, and collaborates with senior engineers to ensure internal and external clients’ needs are met.

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Key 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 the design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms.

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Required Education

• A degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum is required.

Skill Descriptors & Expected Proficiency Levels

Industry Knowledge – Working Knowledge

• Discusses industry-specific flagship products and services.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of the regulatory environment for the industry segment.
• Describes the contribution of their 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 – 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 decisions on resolution.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Software Development Life Cycle – 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 – 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 components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications.
• Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g., errors, non-conformance).
• Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products.

Application Development Tools – Working Knowledge

• Follows standards and guidelines for using locally available toolkits.
• Documents the uses of a specific application development toolkit.
• Differentiates among tools used for diverse strategic development platforms.
• Works with most toolkit components, features, and facilities.
• Discusses the capabilities, features, and uses of all tools for a specific platform.

Artificial Intelligence – Basic Understanding

• Explains the methodology and technologies of artificial intelligence.
• Describes the concepts, functions, and features of AI.
• Locates relevant resources to obtain the latest information on AI.
• Cites examples of successful implementation of AI technologies and systems.

Programming – Working Knowledge

• Interprets application system designs and program specifications.
• Develops structured programming specifications.
• Works with the syntax, structure, features, and facilities of at least one language.
• Writes programs in a specific language and for a specific platform.
• Applies structured programming techniques to structured environments.

Technical Troubleshooting – Working Knowledge

• Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software, or application problems.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools, and utilities.
• Handles calls related to product features, applications, and compatibility standards.
• Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.
• Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes, and tools that have been used.

Application Window

• Posting Dates: September 14, 2026 – September 27, 2026

How to Apply

Visit the official Caterpillar career link for the Automation Engineer position given below and apply:

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