Sampath Reddy Samala

About Sampath Reddy Samala

Currently working as a Control Systems Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. at Peoria,IL. It’s been three years here at CAT and I absolutely love the work I’m doing.Being graduated from Gannon University with Masters in Electrical Engineering, and working for Caterpillar has made me an astute technically sound and knowledgeable human being.I believe in all of the experience I have gained and always looking forward to more challenges that help me analyze and grow with an organization or an institution Professionally experienced in development, validate, and deployment of electronics control systems strategies supporting both CAT Marine Propulsion and Genset Engines / Aftertreatment programs. Strong working knowledge on dSPACE Hardware in Loop (HIL) testing methodologies. Hands on experience writing python automation scripts on Automation Desk. Good working knowledge and understanding of vehicle networks and protocols such as CAN, LIN and SAE-J1939. Good working knowledge in Automotive Control Systems, CAN Communication protocols, and its design tools such as GIT, CANalyzer, CANape, CADet Win, MATLAB Simulink. Proficient in Embedded Systems, Computer architecture, Microprocessors, Digital Control Systems, Microelectronics. Support production software builds, field test development software builds, Add and Configure engine application features according to software requirements specification. and prototype software builds Responsible for generating, testing, and delivering of Large Engine software for different markets – Marine Engines C280, C32B, 3500 and Electrical Power Generation. Experience working with Oscilloscopes, Simulators, Microcontrollers, and Digital Energy Meters Willingness to learn new technologies related to Control Systems and Embedded Software ApplicationsRelevant Skill Set:| Embedded C | Python | Microcontrollers | Hardware-in-Loop | dSPACE Control Desk | Vector CAN Tools - CANalyzer, CANape | Visual Studio | Automation Desk| MATLAB Simulink | Trace 32 || CADet Win |

Experience

1. Embedded Software Engineer

   Caterpillar Inc.

   Feb 2023 — Present · Peoria, IL, US

   Integrate software components from many different software libraries. Add and Configure engine application features according to software requirements specification. Support production software builds, field test/development software builds, and prototype software builds Responsible for generating, testing, and delivering of Large Engine software for different markets – Marine Engines C280, C32B, 3500 and Electrical Power Generation. Supporting the large commercial engine applications in for different emission requirements such as Tier 4-Interim,Tier4-Final, Tier 2 Emissions. Coordinated with teams across various locations to develop test plans and procedures and assist the engineers and technicians in the Test-Cell for on engine testing. Validate, verify, and test CAT Diesel Engine and Aftertreatment Control Systems and ECU software on dSPACE MRET Test benches. Utilize Vector Tools – CANape, CANalyzer, and MRET test equipment, and Simulators to execute tests and document results prior to flash file release for Marine 3500 and C280 CAT Diesel Engines. Interface directly with an application lead engineer to understand and implement customer requirements and field issues. Work with dSPACE Control Desk and Automation Desk for multiple engines and aftertreatment applications with varying schematics, pinouts, and harnesses Work closely with control system developers to create HIL test plans, and updating, and flashing ECU software. Handle ECM flash file release for Caterpillar large engines in 3500 and C280 series used in Marine applications. Standardized test cases, and validation processes to validate and verify engine software on dSPACE MRET Simulator, and dSPACE Plant Models built on MATLAB Simulink

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

  Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2012 — 2016

• Gannon University

  Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Embedded C
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Research
• Leadership
• Radar
• Management
• Satellite Communications (Satcom)
• C++
• Embedded Systems
• Very-Large-Scale Integration (Vlsi)
• Software Development
• Microsoft Word
• Electronics
• Microsoft Office
• C
• Programming
• Java
• Project Management
• Core Java
• Public Speaking