Senior Autonomy Engineering Specialist

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:
Do you want to help shape the future of autonomy at Caterpillar This position is responsible for helping to define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous site system together. The role will primarily focus on developing the system integration requirements for multiple systems in a connected environment. These systems can include many different types of onboard electronic systems a centralized office or other site systems as well as process and people interactions. This individual needs to be very detail oriented and work well with and through others. They will also need to be capable of making and communicating good decisions around the trade-offs between time resources and quality.

What You Will Do:

• Applying new technologies to improve the capabilities of an autonomous site
• Decomposition of Customer requirements into Site System (L8) Requirements
• Work closely with System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver site features. Ensure clear documentation and traceability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Autonomous Site Solution

Degree Requirements

Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

What Skills You Will Have:

Communicating Complex Concepts:

• Work with a global team to communicate the Whys and develop the Hows of agreed features.
• Clearly document the details for the system and ensure understanding and compliance with each subsystem team.
• Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Technical Excellence:

• Proven ability to work on production products through design implementation customer rollout and support.
• Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.
• Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling Dozing etc.

Influencing Through Expertise:

• Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
• Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
• Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
• Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.

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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.
• Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
• Willing to spend the time to document designs requirements and success criteria to assure team member alignment
• 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.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work 5 days a week in our Mossville IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship are Not available for this position.
This position will require less than 10% travel

Final details

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Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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