Automation Project Team Lead – Autonomy SI&V

Caterpillar Inc.; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, etc

401(k) savings plans

HSA

FSAs

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Automation Project Team Lead to drive integration and validation for MineStar Autonomy & Site Technology. You will coordinate with global team members across Mossville, Tucson, Montreal, Australia, and Cat India, serving as a key contact with partner developers and internal MineStar Solutions.

The role emphasizes planning, flawless communication, and cross-functional leadership to deliver NPIs and ensure successful product validation and integration.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons to support the business plan.
• Clear, effective communication to transmit ideas and needs within and across teams.
• Ability to lead cross-team collaboration and drive results as one team.
• Knowledge of project management strategies, planning, monitoring, and control to optimize resources.
• Relationship-building with clients, vendors, and peers to maintain healthy working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and execute integration and validation activities across development cycles.
• Lead issue resolution across multiple teams and product support organizations.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and process enhancements.
• Engage with customers, dealers, and MineStar Solutions teams via product demos, virtual or in-person.

Skills

Planning

Effective Communications

Cross-Team Integration

Project Management

Relationship Management

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

HP Quality Center

Targetprocess

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Summary

This exciting opportunity will place you in a crucial role in Caterpillar’s delivery of Autonomous and Site Solutions to our largest Resource and Construction Industry customers. This position is for an Automation Project Team Lead within the Autonomy & Site Technology Integration & Validation group. This individual will perform system integration and validation activities on NPI programs in the MineStar product line. This role includes opportunity to perform system integration testing activity, collaborate closely with team members based in Mossville, Tucson, Montreal, Australia, and Cat India – as well as serving as a key point of contact with partner development teams and our internal client, MineStar Solutions.

What You Will Do

• Prioritize and execute integration and validation activities, from understanding major release strategies to coordinating day-to-day execution through team huddles and development cycles.
• Engage deeply in the issue management process across integration and validation teams, system development groups, and product support organizations to drive issue resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts through issue retrospectives, lessons learned reviews, and process enhancements.
• Engage with customers, Cat dealers, and MineStar Solutions team members through periodic product demonstrations, both virtual and in person.

What You Will 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.

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.

Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Foundational understanding of ICs functions, processes, and organizational structure.
• Experience supporting heavy equipment, mining, construction, or industrial machine applications.
• Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and associated workflow management tools such as Azure DevOps, Targetprocess, or Jira.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing integration and validation activities, including the use of quality management and tracking tools such as HP Quality Center and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar's software development frameworks, processes, and engineering methodologies.

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Peoria Proving Grounds.
• Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel.

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.