Autonomy Engineer

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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Autonomy Engineer at its facility located at 14009 N Old Galena Rd, Chillicothe, IL 61523.

Assist in the design, definition, development, and test of the robotics software development. Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure that internal and external clients' needs are met. Collect and research data on customer experience with robotic platforms. Prepare reports for management. Document architecture specifications, software design description, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures. Utilize appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain software and hardware systems of robotic tools. Assist in the verification and validation process. Participate in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms.

REQS: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 2 years of experience as an Associate Engineer, Senior Associate Engineer or related occupation in the systems engineering industry. In the alternative, employer will accept, a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 1 year of experience as an Associate Engineer, Senior Associate Engineer or related occupation in the systems engineering industry.

Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Evaluating trade-offs (e.g. risks, benefits) between different options to find optimal solutions to technical process or product design problems; (2) Utilizing a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace; Utilizing structured methodologies for managing SW products through-out the software development life-cycle into production; (3) Designing, planning, and executing testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements; (4) Testing software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications; and (5) Utilizing Azure DevOps for managing of work flow. Telecommuting: Hybrid, 2 days per week.

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers , search [Autonomy Engineer / R0000293445] # LI-DNI

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $155,400.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 24, 2025 - June 23, 2025

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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