Job Description
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.
Job Summary:
As a Software Application Engineer, you will contribute to defining, testing, and deploying Caterpillar's critical feature protection system (FPS) application. You will assist in determining priorities, monitoring development progress, and reporting project status.
We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!!
What You Will Do:
Gather and analyze requirements to create and document application software requirement specifications.
Collaborate with global software development team to convey application requirements and issues.
Test and assist debugging application software using different tools and methods to improve code quality and optimize system performance.
Assist with global teams to provide post production users support.
Education requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or information systems.
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What skills you will have:
Technical Excellence:
Software development project process experience.
Working knowledge of software architecture and Java or similar programming languages.
Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
Analytical Thinking:
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Effective Communications:
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Teamwork:
Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with each team member.
Works with large or multiple teams that span functions, issues, locations, and time zones.
Shows and promotes respect for differences and diversity.
Additional Information:
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position will require less than 10% travel.
Sponsorship is available for this position.
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media
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Posting Dates:
October 29, 2024 - November 11, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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