Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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. Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also 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. As an Autonomy Engineer, you will be part of an engineering team primarily focused on wireless network validations and supporting Caterpillar autonomy customer network design and deployments. You will work with outdoor wireless networks including private cellular and WiFi, as well as radio frequency (RF) planning for mining and quarry operations. This position will collaborate with end customers and wireless OEM vendors on validation activities. Additional Information: This role is located in Mossville, IL and does not offer relocation or sponsorship This role is 1st Shift: Monday through Friday This role is 100% on-site with no opportunities for hybrid or remote schedules This role requires up to 25% domestic and international travel

Requirements

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.
Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Caterpillar end customers, Product groups, Hardware, Validation and Cybersecurity.
Demonstrated ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities, navigating unforeseen challenges with a proactive mindset.
Prior experience with Caterpillar Command Technology.

Responsibilities

Lead wireless network validations, execute test plans, engage with wireless OEM’s on identified issues during testing.
Work with Cat commercial teams on pre-sales engagements to analyze customer operational needs and recommend wireless technology solutions.
Plan, design, deploy, and help support customer site networks.
Participate in design reviews, testing, and validation processes to ensure compliance with requirements.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in cellular and Wi-Fi technologies and connectivity standards.