Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc • $112K — $183K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Knowledge and experience in autonomous or robotics technology
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively
  • Strong collaboration and organizational skills
  • Foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals
  • Experience leading technology projects
  • Development or system engineering experience in autonomy or related fields

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead autonomous hauling capabilities and improvement projects
  • Design and implement autonomous machine capabilities from requirements to production
  • Collaborate with team members and process partners to identify and evaluate solutions
  • Document designs and break work into team deliverables
  • Coordinate delivery of improvements through development and production
  • Estimate time and cost for prioritization and project management
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues during development or production

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
  • Incentive bonuses and disability benefits
  • Employee discounts and career development programs
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Role Definition
Our team is focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining and construction jobsites. As an Autonomy Engineer focusing on autonomous mining trucks, you'll collaborate with team members to develop new autonomous truck models and features that provide critical value to our customers. Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems by selecting the right approach and bringing those solutions to production. 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!

Responsibilities
  • Own and lead autonomous hauling capabilities and improvement projects
  • Design and implement autonomous machine capabilities from requirements to production
  • Collaborate within the hauling team, with process partners, and with SMEs to identify and evaluate potential solutions.
  • Document designs and break work down into team deliverables
  • Coordinate delivery of improvements through development, validation, field trials, and into production.
  • Estimate time and cost to enable prioritization and project management.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system level issues found in development, validation, or production.

What you will have:
  • Technical Excellence: Knowledge of and experience with autonomous or robotics technology and associated application methods; ability to design and deliver solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of product design; ability to convert customer needs into product design.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding and application of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques.
  • Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning

Top candidates will have:
  • Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
  • Strong collaboration and organization skills.
  • Ability to contribute to multiple complex projects, meeting timelines and deliverables
  • Experience leading technology projects
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals
  • Development or System Engineering experience in autonomy, robotics, or related industries

Additional Details:
  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Dallas, TX office.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

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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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
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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