Autonomy System Integration Engineer

Caterpillar Inc; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL seeks a System Integration Engineer focused on autonomous mining trucks to lead system integration projects, design architecture for autonomy, and define electronic interfaces for machine control hardware.

You will collaborate with partner teams to deliver hardware solutions from validation through production. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong collaboration and organization skills.
• Ability to contribute to multiple complex projects, meeting timelines and deliverables.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals.
• System Engineering experience in autonomy, robotics, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead system integration projects
• Design system architecture for autonomy systems deployed on an ecosystem of truck models
• Define electronic interfaces and electronic systems
• Manage I/O requirements for machine control hardware and other autonomy-related devices
• Collaborate with partner teams to create hardware solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Coordinate and execute logistics to progress hardware system changes through validation environments, field trials, and into production
• System troubleshooting and issue resolution

Skills

Technical Excellence

Product Design

Managing Priorities

Effective Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Robotics/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related degree

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description

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.

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 a System Integration 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!

What You Will Do

• Own and lead system integration projects
• Design system architecture for autonomy systems deployed on an ecosystem of truck models
• Define electronic interfaces and electronic systems
• Manage I/O requirements for machine control hardware and other autonomy-related devices
• Collaborate with partner teams to create hardware solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Coordinate and execute logistics to progress hardware system changes through validation environments, field trials, and into production
• System troubleshooting and issue resolution

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 market requirements into the 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 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.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree
• Strong collaboration and organization skills.
• Ability to contribute to multiple complex projects, meeting timelines and deliverables
• Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals
• System Engineering experience in autonomy, robotics, or related industries

Additional Information

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

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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.

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.