Senior Autonomy Engineering Specialist

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:
Do you want to help shape the future of autonomy at Caterpillar?  This position is responsible for helping to define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous site system together.  The role will primarily focus on developing the system integration requirements for multiple systems in a connected environment.  These systems can include many different types of onboard electronic systems, a centralized office, or other site systems, as well as process and people interactions.  This individual needs to be very detail oriented and work well with and through others.  They will also need to be capable of making and communicating good decisions around the trade-offs between time, resources, and quality. 

What You Will Do:

• Applying new technologies to improve the capabilities of an autonomous site
• Decomposition of Customer requirements into Site System (L8) Requirements
• Work closely with System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver site features.  Ensure clear documentation and traceability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Autonomous Site Solution

Degree Requirements

Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

What Skills You Will Have:

Communicating Complex Concepts:

• Work with a global team to communicate the Why’s and develop the How’s of agreed features.
• Clearly document the details for the system and ensure understanding and compliance with each subsystem team.
• Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Technical Excellence:

• Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
• Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.
• Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.

Influencing Through Expertise:

• Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
• Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
• Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
• Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.

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Effective Communications:

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
• Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment
• Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
• Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work 5 days a week in our Mossville, IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship are Not available for this position.
This position will require less than 10% travel
 

Final details

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