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About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing
Caterpillar currently has
54 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$128,470–$190,176
across 53 roles with salary data.
As an Automation Engineer, you will join the team responsible for the Command for Hauling autonomous mining truck program. You will develop, integrate, and validate complex autonomy systems while executing System Integration & Validation activities within a virtual mine environment. Your daily responsibilities include performing testing in scalability labs and Software-in-the-Loop environments to ensure system functionality, safety, and performance. You will troubleshoot technical issues, analyze simulation and field data to identify root causes, and evaluate software for machine perception, positioning, path planning, and control capabilities. The role requires proficiency in programming languages, application development tools, and the software development life cycle. Ideal candidates possess experience with Linux environments, robotics, or mining automation systems. You will collaborate across global teams to translate requirements into testable solutions for safety-critical autonomous mining technologies.