Automation Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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.

Job Summary:

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 data analyst and software developer focusing on autonomous large 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:

Utilizing Python, use data analysis techniques to inform the design of autonomy systems for large mining trucks

Develop production quality C software including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation

Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs

Support functional safety software design and validation process

Collaborate with team members to execute on goals

Education requirement:

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science degree

What skills you will have:

Problem Solving:

Ability to execute projects and optimize development strategies based on a large repository of data

Strong foundation in mathematics and fundamentals

Software Development Life Cycle :

Strong understanding of software engineering and data science principles

The Command for Hauling developer will participate in various aspects of the development process including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation

Programming:

Skilled at programming in C and Python

Familiarization with core robotics principles

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is available with this position.

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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive Base Salary

Annual incentive bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short and long-term disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

September 18, 2024 – September 24, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

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