Caterpillar, Inc

Autonomy Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $208K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • Knowledge of AI concepts and technologies relevant to business goals.
  • Ability to design software solutions from market requirements.
  • Effective communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly.
  • Strategic thinker with an understanding of actionable tasks.
  • Skill in simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences.
  • Proficiency in managing multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Create tailored machine learning algorithms for customer and dealer needs.
  • Integrate ML software with machine hardware for control operations.
  • Lead testing and implementation of AI solutions for earthmoving products.
  • Support AI Assistant development for EMD specific applications.
  • Represent EMD in corporate AI strategy discussions and execution.
  • Educate the New Technology team on AI solutions for enhanced efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Career Development opportunities.
  • Incentive bonuses.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Life Insurance coverage.
  • Parental leave.
  • Tuition Reimbursement assistance.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division (EMD) is hiring an Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Engineer (internally known as Autonomy Engineering Specialist) with expertise in implementing machine learning algorithms on a machine. In this role you will work on the exciting and technically challenging New Technology team with focus on earthmoving products. This team is responsible for developing and demonstrating new technologies in areas of telematics, safety, productivity, remote control, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous machine control systems. Lead the AI development on machine providing a differentiated product value to our customers globally.

What You'll Do (Job Duties)
  • Creating and pulling together EMD specific Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to solve critical customer and dealer needs.
  • Integrating ML software on AI compute hardware and communicating with machine ECM's as necessary to control I/O
  • Lead early testing and implementation of EMD concept AI solutions
  • Support EMD specific Cat AI Assistant Development. This would include developing product specific software and testing corporate solutions.
  • AI expert to represent EMD for corporate AI strategy and execution
  • Coach and educate EMD New Technology team on AI solutions to improve efficiency of team


What You Have (Core Skills)
  • Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop, implement and/or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.
  • Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software design; and ability to convert market requirements into software solutions.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication and ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to see "big picture" and translate that into actionable tasks to strategically deliver solution.
  • Communicating Complex Concepts: Ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language and visuals targeted to audience.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects using effective judgement to prioritize and allocate time.


Top Candidates Will Also Have
  • Ability to implement ML algorithms (Computer Vision, Large Language Models) on a machine
  • Familiarity with existing open-source frameworks and models
  • Experience training AI models with large data sets
  • Experience writing code with Python
  • Familiarity with standard software engineering practices (architecture, software versioning)
  • Experience with NVidia processors (Debugging, Optimizing, Profiling, I/O)
  • Experience in Construction or Automotive domains


Additional Details
  • Work location: IL-Peoria (Building AB or PPG)
  • Requires five days a week in office
  • Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role
  • Visa sponsorship IS available for this role.
  • Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international


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

Posting Dates:
May 29, 2026 - June 14, 2026

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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