Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plans

HSA

FSAs

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Engineer specializing in autonomous mining trucks. You will design and implement autonomous capabilities, collaborate with teams to craft robust solutions, and drive development from concept to production.

The role requires strong engineering foundations, experience in autonomy/robotics, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment at our Dallas-area office.

Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous, robotics or related technologies.
• Ability to translate customer needs into product design.
• Strong collaboration and time-management skills.
• Clear, effective communication across teams.
• Ability to think strategically and plan ahead.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement autonomous machine capabilities from requirements to production.
• Collaborate with hauling team, process partners, and SMEs to evaluate solutions.
• Document designs and break work down into team deliverables.
• Coordinate delivery of improvements through development, validation, field trials, and production.
• Estimate time and cost to enable prioritization and project management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system level issues in development, validation, or production.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Product Design/Architecture

Managing Multiple Priorities

Effective Communications

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

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

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Role Definition

Our team is focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining and construction jobsites. As an Autonomy Engineer focusing on autonomous mining trucks, you’ll collaborate with team members to develop new autonomous truck models and features that provide critical value to our customers. Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems by selecting the right approach and bringing those solutions to production. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

Responsibilities

• Design and implement autonomous machine capabilities from requirements to production
• Collaborate within the hauling team, with process partners, and with SMEs to identify and evaluate potential solutions.
• Document designs and break work down into team deliverables
• Coordinate delivery of improvements through development, validation, field trials, and into production.
• Estimate time and cost to enable prioritization and project management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system level issues found in development, validation, or production.

What You Will Have

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of and experience with autonomous or robotics technology and associated application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of product design; ability to convert customer needs into product design.
• 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.
• Effective Communications: Understanding and application of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning

Top Candidates Will Have

• Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
• Strong collaboration and organization skills.
• Ability to contribute to multiple complex projects, meeting timelines and deliverables
• Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals
• Development or System Engineering experience in autonomy, robotics, or related industries

Additional Details

• 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.

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

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

• 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.

Relocation is available for this position.

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.