Autonomy System Integration Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a System Integration Engineer focused on autonomous mining trucks in Mossville, IL. Join a global team to develop new autonomous truck models and features, solving real-world problems with hardware and software collaboration.

Responsibilities include designing autonomy architectures, defining interfaces, and coordinating hardware changes from validation to production. Domestic relocation support is available; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with autonomy, robotics, or related engineering domains.
• Ability to translate market needs into product design and architecture.
• Strong collaboration, organization, and time-management skills.
• Solid foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in system engineering for autonomy or robotics environments.

Responsibilities

• Design system architectures for autonomy on a truck model ecosystem.
• Define electronic interfaces and system design for autonomous platforms.
• Manage I/O requirements for control hardware and related devices.
• Collaborate with partner teams to meet technical requirements.
• Coordinate hardware changes through validation, trials, and production.
• Troubleshoot systems and resolve issues.

Skills

Autonomy/Robotics

Product design

Managing multiple priorities

Effective communications

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Robotics or Engineering

Job description

Career Area: Engineering 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 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!

Responsibilities

• Design system architectures for autonomy systems deployed on an ecosystem of truck models
• Definition of electronic interfaces and electronic system design
• 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

Top candidates will have:

• 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 Details

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.

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

Posting Dates

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Culture

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.