Autonomy Test Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

. Assist in the design, definition, development, and testing of robotics software .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in robotics software design, development, and testing, with a strong understanding of software development life cycle and application development tools. Proficient in technical troubleshooting and capable of conducting functional and performance testing to ensure high-quality software solutions.

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Robotics Software DevelopmentSoftware TestingTechnical TroubleshootingApplication Development ToolsArtificial Intelligence Concepts

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Hard Skills

Software Development Life CycleProgramming LanguagesDebuggingTroubleshootingFunctional TestingPerformance TestingVerification and ValidationAlgorithm DevelopmentArchitecture SpecificationCustomer Experience Data Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Robotic PlatformsSoftware Development ToolsTesting Tools

Industry Keywords

EngineeringComputer ScienceMaterials ScienceRegulatory ConsiderationsIndustry Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the design, definition, development, and testing of robotics software
Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure internal and external client needs are met
Collect and research customer experience data on robotic platforms
Prepare reports for management
Document architecture specifications, software design descriptions, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures
Use appropriate tools to debug, test, and maintain software and hardware systems for robotic tools
Assist in verification and validation processes
Participate in designing and developing application software and algorithms for robotic platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree required in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
Knowledge of the organization's industry, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques
Knowledge of the software development life cycle
Knowledge of software product testing
Knowledge of application and system development tools and toolkits
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, technologies, and methodologies
Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools
Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques
Ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot, and maintain source code and computer programs
Ability to conduct functional and performance testing
Ability to analyze code, logs, and current systems for troubleshooting