Senior Autonomy Project Team Lead

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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.

This exciting opportunity will place you in a crucial role in Caterpillars delivery of Autonomous Solutions to ourcustomers in the construction industries. This position is for a SeniorAutonomyProject Team Lead serving as the L8 Validation Lead withinthe Cat Technology-Autonomy-System Integration & Validationdivision. This individual will provide Validation Leadership forthe next generation of AI-powered autonomous solutionsaimed atsolvingourcustomerstoughest role includestheopportunity to provide internally facing team leadership to ourglobally basedintegration & validation team members as well as serving as a key point of contact withinternalpartner development teams.

The individual willdeliver new levels of development & validation efficiencyset the system integration & validation strategylead team membersand represent the Product Qualityswim lanefor the associated NPI programs. Outstanding technical coordination and communication skills areamustfor this position.

What You Will Do:

• Champion Product Quality for allConstruction Autonomy NPIprograms
• Drive Efficiencyinitiativesto reduce reliance onmachinesfor Development and Validationefforts specifically in the areas ofAI-based product validationvirtual product development (VPD)and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL).
• Lead NPI Product Qualityswim laneactivities including Validation planning and status reporting.
• Manage priorities for integration &validationteam members from setting major release strategy down to day-to-day coordination in daily huddles.
• Lead coordination ofDefect /Issue management.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement throughissueretrospectives.

What You Have:

• Planning: Tactical Strategic:Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
  • Expertiseindeveloping multiyear strategic-level validation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of annual budgetplanning cycle processes
• Effective Communications:
  • Expertisein presentingconcise status summaries to cross functional New Product Introduction (NPI) teams and director/executive level stakeholders.
• Cross-Team Integration:
  • Expertiseinleading regular team forumsfocused on project plan management issuetriage and management andtechnical evaluation of validation techniques.
• Project Management:
  • Expertiseindeveloping and managing project management plans.
  • Expertisein challenging teams to pressure testschedule durations in plan development.
• Software Development Life Cycle:
  • Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and practices.
  • Expertisewith complexsoftware applications withinsystem of systemlevel products
• Education requirement:Requires a degree in an accreditedElectrical Computer or MechanicalEngineering;orComputer Science curriculum.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Experience supporting projects in Heavy Equipment (Automotive Manufacturing Robotics etc.)
• Prior validation or testing experience of Engineering Product Development Required
• Prior experience with hands-on testing of HIL equipment
• Exposure to AI in Engineering preferred (GenAI)

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate towork full-time at the Mossville IL or Irving TX office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 20% travel
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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

Posting Dates:

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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