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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
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As an Autonomy System Integration Engineer, you will join a team focused on bringing emerging automation and autonomy technology into harsh production environments for mining and construction jobsites. You will own and lead system integration projects, specifically focusing on autonomous mining trucks to develop new models and features. Your daily responsibilities include designing system architecture for autonomy systems across various truck models, defining electronic interfaces, managing I/O requirements for machine control hardware, and coordinating the logistics of moving hardware changes through validation and field trials. You will utilize skills in robotics technology, product design, and engineering fundamentals to solve complex technical challenges. The role requires expertise in system troubleshooting, strategic thinking, and effective communication to translate market requirements into functional designs while managing multiple concurrent projects within the autonomous mining domain.
Own and lead system integration projects for autonomous mining trucks.
Design system architecture for autonomy systems across various truck models.
Define electronic interfaces and manage I/O requirements for machine control hardware.
Develop hardware solutions that meet specific business and technical requirements.
Coordinate logistics to move hardware changes through validation, field trials, and production.
Perform system troubleshooting and resolve technical issues in the field.
What we're looking for
Experience with autonomous or robotics technology and associated application methods.
Ability to design system architecture for autonomy systems and define electronic interfaces.
Knowledge of product design and the ability to convert market requirements into designs.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, objectives, and priorities effectively.
Strong communication skills to transmit and interpret ideas across teams.
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
System Engineering experience in autonomy, robotics, or related industries (preferred).
Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals (preferred).
Systems Engineering
Software Development Life Cycle
HIL
Embedded Systems
Robotics
Autonomy
System Integration
Site Technology
Product Testing
Technical Troubleshooting
architecture, design
Field Testing
Autonomous Systems
ROS2
CAN
Ethernet
Lidar
Radar
GNSS
IMU
System Architecture
Systems Integration
Vision Systems
Edge Computing
Electrical Systems
Validation