Remote Control & Autonomous Network Analyst

Caterpillar Inc; Washington (IL); Remote; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an onsite IT Analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground to manage wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure across a large outdoor facility.

You will lead cybersecurity efforts, coordinate with engineering and operations, and support autonomous and connected‑machine technologies. The role combines hands‑on networking with strategic IT leadership, overseeing vendor relations, budgets, and modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or hands on experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or technical operations.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks and wireless technologies.
• Proven project leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong communication, customer relationship, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the proving ground.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted IT partner to facility, engineering, and operations leadership.
• Manage and support wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure, including Wi‑Fi, mesh, microwave, and private 5G technologies.
• Enable connectivity for autonomous and connected‑machine technologies.
• Lead cybersecurity, vulnerability remediation, and compliance efforts.
• Manage infrastructure projects, vendors, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability, and modernization initiatives.
• Design, deploy, monitor, and support large‑scale wireless network environments.
• Support Wi‑Fi, wireless mesh, microwave, backhaul, cellular, and Private 5G technologies.
• Maintain connectivity supporting autonomous and remotely operated equipment.
• Develop network coverage strategies and RF spectrum utilization plans.
• Utilize spectrum analyzers, site survey tools, drive‑test tools, and diagnostic platforms.
• Manage outdoor network infrastructure including: Access Points; Towers; Solar‑powered network assets; Wireless bridges; Edge communication devices; Industrial networking equipment; Wireless mesh solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to improve reliability.

Skills

Infrastructure

Networking

SystemsAdministration

Tech Operations

Project Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cisco networking

Wireless mesh

LTE/5G

Microwave

RF technologies

Job description

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.

Remote Control & Autonomous Network Analyst

Role Definition:

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to serve as an onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground (PPG), one of Caterpillar's largest outdoor machine testing and customer demonstration facilities.

This position requires a highly capable infrastructure professional who can operate independently across networking, wireless communications, systems administration, cybersecurity, vendor coordination, project delivery, and business relationship management. The successful candidate will partner closely with engineering, operations, facility leadership, autonomous machine teams, and enterprise IT organizations to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions across a large outdoor proving-ground environment.

Unlike a traditional facility support role, this position combines hands‑on technical execution with strategic IT leadership responsibilities supporting machine connectivity, customer demonstrations, autonomous technologies, private wireless infrastructure, facility modernization initiatives, and business‑critical operational systems.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a trusted IT partner to facility, engineering, and operations leadership.
• Manage and support wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure, including Wi‑Fi, mesh, microwave, and private 5G technologies.
• Enable connectivity for autonomous and connected‑machine technologies.
• Lead cybersecurity, vulnerability remediation, and compliance efforts.
• Manage infrastructure projects, vendors, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability, and modernization initiatives.
• Design, deploy, monitor, and support large‑scale wireless network environments.
• Support Wi‑Fi, wireless mesh, microwave, backhaul, cellular, and Private 5G technologies.
• Maintain connectivity supporting autonomous and remotely operated equipment.
• Develop network coverage strategies and RF spectrum utilization plans.
• Utilize spectrum analyzers, site survey tools, drive‑test tools, and diagnostic platforms.
• Manage outdoor network infrastructure including:
• Access Points
• Towers
• Solar‑powered network assets
• Wireless bridges
• Edge communication devices
• Industrial networking equipment
• Wireless mesh solutions
• Perform root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to improve reliability.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or hands on experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or technical operations.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks and wireless technologies.
• Proven project leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong communication, customer relationship, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the proving ground.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, testing, or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Cisco networking, wireless mesh, LTE/5G, microwave communications, and RF technologies.
• Experience with autonomous/connected‑machine technologies and OT environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, vulnerability management, scripting, and automation tools (PowerShell/Python).

Skills Descriptors:

Technical Excellence:

• Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Technology Advising:

• Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services, and solutions for a specific technology domain.

Systems Software Infrastructure:

• Knowledge of computer architecture and system software interaction; ability to design and build fundamental architecture of operating systems, database management systems, communications protocols, compilers, and other development tools.

Technical Troubleshooting:

• Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operatio

Additional Info:

• This position requires 5 days' onsite at our Peoria Proving Grounds
• NO RELOCATION
• Sponsorship is not available.

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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