Caterpillar, Inc

Technical Program Manager - Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $183K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science required.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical programs.
  • Experience in managing competing priorities across multiple projects.
  • Strong understanding of project planning and resource management.
  • Knowledge of Autonomous Systems, preferably with Caterpillar products.

Responsibilities

  • Own execution of vehicle-level autonomous machine programs including scope and risk management.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to turn business needs into development plans.
  • Develop and maintain product roadmaps and delivery schedules.
  • Complete New Product Introduction (NPI) deliverables and manage program risks.
  • Work with global teams to deliver new scalable technology products.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for additional tax savings.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
  • Incentives for performance and career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

A Senior Autonomy Engineer - Technical Program Manager owns delivery of vehicle-level autonomous machine programs. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-generational autonomous strategies and solutions.

What You Will Do:
  • Own overall program execution for an autonomous machine application, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, process partners, and application architects to translate customer and business needs into executable development plans.
  • Develop and maintain product roadmaps, integrated program plans, and delivery schedules.
  • Complete NPI deliverables, including estimating project time and cost, managing program risks, and leading stakeholder reviews.
  • Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams to deliver new products within our scalable technology portfolio.

What You Have:
  • Program Leadership
    • Proven ability to lead complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
    • Experience managing competing priorities across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
    • Strong understanding of project planning, estimation, resource management, and execution.
  • Communicating Complex Concepts:
    • Work with a global team to communicate the Why's and develop the How's of agreed features.
    • Clearly document system details and ensure understanding with each subsystem team.
    • Communicate tradeoffs and decisions with stakeholders at multiple levels.
  • Technical Excellence:
    • Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
    • Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.
  • Effective Communications:
    • Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques
    • Effectively communicate ideas and program tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
    • Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
    • Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.
  • Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

Consideration for Top Candidates:
  • Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
  • Experience leading technology or product development teams
  • Experience with Caterpillar technology products
  • Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods
  • Familiarity with product development, system engineering, and safety frameworks.

Additional Information:
  • 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.
  • This position will require up to 10% travel
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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

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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Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
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$41.7 billion
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