This role pays less than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$147,000–$235,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$128k
versus about
$191k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
76 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$128,470–$190,176
across 74 roles with salary data.
As an Autonomy Engineer, you will join the hauling team to develop new autonomous truck models and features for mining and construction jobsites. You will be responsible for designing and implementing autonomous machine capabilities from initial requirements through production, while collaborating with process partners and subject matter experts to identify solutions. Your daily work involves documenting designs, breaking down tasks into deliverables, coordinating improvements through development and field trials, and troubleshooting system-level issues in production environments. The role requires expertise in robotics or autonomy technology, product design, and strategic thinking. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering or computer science, strong mathematics fundamentals, and experience in systems engineering. You will solve technical challenges by converting customer needs into functional designs while managing multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely delivery of autonomous solutions for harsh production environments.
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