Onboard Engineer - Autonomous Mining Systems

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Product Support specialist based in Phoenix, AZ, to own onboard hardware health and fleet availability for MineStar-equipped autonomous haul trucks. You will analyze performance, lead root-cause investigations, and provide guidance to maintenance teams across sites worldwide. Travel 30–50% to support roster work, with relocation assistance available.

Sponsorship is not available. A Bachelor's in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Mining engineering is required, and experience with

Qualifications

• Experience with large mobile mining equipment or autonomous systems.
• Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to support maintenance and operations teams in the field.
• Excellent communication with customers and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with Cat MineStar technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own onboard hardware health and fleet availability for MineStar Command-equipped autonomous haul trucks.
• Analyze machine performance, reliability, and failure trends to improve uptime.
• Support integration of onboard mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and autonomous control systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations with engineering, dealers, and customers.
• Interpret machine health data and fault codes to develop practical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and operations personnel.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and Caterpillar leadership.
• Collaborate with Caterpillar engineering to validate product improvements and field tests.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Problem Solving

Field Support

Effective Communications

Autonomous mining technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cat MineStar

Job description

Career Area: Product Support

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.

What Makes This Role Unique

Work hard for 7 days, then enjoy 7 days off. Travel, relax, recharge-your time is truly yours.

Apply your mechanical engineering expertise to some of the largest autonomous mining fleets.

Collaborate with teams and mine sites around the world supporting one of the mining industry's most advanced autonomous haulage systems.

What You'll Do

• Own onboard hardware health and fleet availability for MineStar Command-equipped autonomous haul trucks.
• Analyze machine performance, equipment reliability, and failure trends to identify opportunities for increased uptime and productivity.
• Support the integration of onboard mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and autonomous control systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations for equipment and system issues, working closely with engineering, product support, dealer, and customer teams.
• Interpret machine health data, fault codes, and operational trends to develop practical solutions and performance improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and operations personnel on equipment best practices and system optimization.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to customer stakeholders, maintenance teams, and Caterpillar leadership.
• Collaborate with Caterpillar engineering teams to validate product improvements and support field testing initiatives.

What Skills You Will Have

• Technical Excellence: Experience working with large mobile mining equipment, heavy machinery, autonomous systems, hydraulic systems, powertrain components, or machine controls.
• Problem Solving: Strong understanding of equipment troubleshooting, reliability engineering, root-cause analysis, and failure investigation. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, maintenance data, and machine health information to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Field Support: Ability to work effectively in a mining or industrial environment while supporting cross-functional teams. Experience evaluating equipment performance and implementing solutions that improve reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Effective Communications: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate technical issues into practical recommendations for customers, technicians, and engineering teams.
• Top Candidates Will Also Have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with autonomous mining technologies, fleet management systems, or Cat MineStar solutions.

What Training Looks Like

You’ll receive structured onboarding and product training on MineStar onboard networks/machine control systems and troubleshooting. Training is tailored and may include classroom learning, on-the-job development, and mentoring.

Additional Information

The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and requires 30-50% travel to support roster work. Domestic relocation assistance is available. Sponsorship is not available. Learn more about Command for hauling.

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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

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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.