Automation Engineer

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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.

Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a mark in the engineering field? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to embark on an exciting career at Caterpillar. Whether you are a recent graduate or someone looking to pivot into a new career, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. 

Cat Technology is transforming the way our customers work – not just by building smarter machines, but by delivering integrated, scalable solutions that deliver real-world outcomes. We collaborate with partners across the enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation. 

About the Role 

As an autonomy engineer, you will assist in the design, definition, development, and test of the robotics hardware development; collaborating with senior engineers to ensure that internal and external clients' needs are met. 

What You Will Do  

You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities, have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. Some of the responsibilities include: 

• Collecting and researching data on customer experience with robotic platforms; preparing reports for management 

• Documenting architecture specifications, hardware requirements and specifications, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures 

• Utilize appropriate tools to develop hardware in 3D modeling tools according to specifications, create 2D drawings, collaborate with suppliers, and assist with procurement of the hardware. 

• Utilize appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain cat robotic hardware, assisting in the assembly, verification and validation process 

What You Will Have - Skills and Experiences 

• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations 

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations 

• Hardware Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of hardware development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced hardware products to the marketplace