Automation Engineering Specialist

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation which helps enhance site safety productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation research and development manufacturing automation and advanced materials ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.

As the Automation Engineering Specialist you will be responsible for managing the product strategy and portfolio management for the Autonomy & Automation Operator Augmentation products potentially including Drive-by-Wire Operator Assist and Fleet Management Solutions serving mining and construction customers. This individual will work with commercial managers to define market constraints product capabilities and features to achieve market and business objectives. Manage multi-generational product plans. Work closely with strategists and engineering to define and execute product roadmaps that drive customer success.

Additional Information:

• Location: Tucson AZ (United States)
• Additional Posting Location: Mossville IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic/International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes (Domestic)
• United States Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.
• This position requires the selected individual to work onsite at either the facility in Tucson AZ or Mossville IL.

What You Will Do:

• Lead product strategy definition working with key stakeholders.
• Define and maintain multi-generational product plans.
• Document and drive decisions on product capabilities and features required to meet commercial and business objectives.
• Support product launches including schedule scope budget and resource plans.
• Drive resolution for critical roadblocks that could derail project execution.
• Conduct stakeholder reviews of product strategies and execution.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automation Engineering/Industrial Automation or equivalent technical degree.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple clear language appropriate to the audience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• 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.

What You Will Get:

Through it allweareone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the more about theCaterpillarExperience and why Its More Than a Job its a Career at Caterpillar.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

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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