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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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The Principal Perception Architect - Site Scan joins the team to own the architecture strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence. This role involves evaluating and integrating technologies such as robotic site scanning, lidar mapping, photogrammetry, drone-based scanning, 360-degree imaging, fixed sensors, and BIM-to-field comparison. The individual will define data requirements for 3D point clouds, semantic site features, and machine location while determining how this information supports autonomy, simulation, operations, and customer workflows. The role focuses on solving the complex challenge of construction site autonomy by creating systems that allow machines to perceive their environment and make informed decisions. Key competencies include expertise in spatial data capture, 3D environments, localization, and mapping accuracy within infrastructure or construction fields to bridge the gap between physical sites and digital intelligence.
Lidar Mapping
Photogrammetry
3D Point Clouds
BIM
Drone-based Scanning
Edge Computing
Spatial Data Capture
360-degree Imaging
Site Intelligence
Simulation