Caterpillar, Inc

Automation Project Team Lead - Autonomy SI&V

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $208K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in automation or related field
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies
  • Experience with Agile software development
  • Strong understanding of integration and validation activities
  • Ability to effectively manage relationships with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize integration and validation tasks across team projects
  • Drive issue resolution collaboratively with development and support teams
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the team
  • Facilitate product demonstrations for clients and stakeholders
  • Coordinate day-to-day operational strategies for integration activities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive bonus and other voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Job Summary:

This exciting opportunity will place you in a crucial role in Caterpillar's delivery of Autonomous and Site Solutions to our largest Resource and Construction Industry customers. This position is for an Automation Project Team Lead within the Autonomy & Site Technology Integration & Validation group. This individual will perform system integration and validation activities on NPI programs in the MineStar product line. This role includes opportunity to perform system integration testing activity, collaborate closely with team members based in Mossville, Tucson, Montreal, Australia, and Cat India - as well as serving as a key point of contact with partner development teams and our internal client, MineStar Solutions.

What You Will Do:
  • Prioritize and execute integration and validation activities, from understanding major release strategies to coordinating day-to-day execution through team huddles and development cycles.
  • Engage deeply in the issue management process across integration and validation teams, system development groups, and product support organizations to drive issue resolution.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts through issue retrospectives, lessons learned reviews, and process enhancements.
  • Engage with customers, Cat dealers, and MineStar Solutions team members through periodic product demonstrations, both virtual and in person.


What You Will Have:

Planning, Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Considerations For Top Candidates:
  • Foundational understanding of ICS functions, processes, and organizational structure.
  • Experience supporting heavy equipment, mining, construction, or industrial machine applications.
  • Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and associated workflow management tools such as Azure DevOps, Targetprocess, or Jira.
  • Experience planning, coordinating, and executing integration and validation activities, including the use of quality management and tracking tools such as HP Quality Center and Azure DevOps.
  • Familiarity with Caterpillar's software development frameworks, processes, and engineering methodologies.


Additional Information:
  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Peoria Proving Grounds.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
  • This position will require up to 10% travel


Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement


* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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