Autonomy Engineering Specialist
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. Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division (EMD) is hiring an Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Engineer (internally known as Autonomy Engineering Specialist) with expertise in implementing machine learning algorithms on a machine. In this role you will work on the exciting and technically challenging New Technology team with focus on earthmoving products. This team is responsible for developing and demonstrating new technologies in areas of telematics, safety, productivity, remote control, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous machine control systems. Lead the AI development on machine providing a differentiated product value to our customers globally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop, implement and/or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.
- Knowledge of software design; and ability to convert market requirements into software solutions.
- Understanding of effective communication and ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Ability to see "big picture" and translate that into actionable tasks to strategically deliver solution.
- Ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language and visuals targeted to audience.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects using effective judgement to prioritize and allocate time.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to implement ML algorithms (Computer Vision, Large Language Models) on a machine
- Familiarity with existing open-source frameworks and models
- Experience training AI models with large data sets
- Experience writing code with Python
- Familiarity with standard software engineering practices (architecture, software versioning)
- Experience with NVidia processors (Debugging, Optimizing, Profiling, I/O)
- Experience in Construction or Automotive domains
Responsibilities
- Creating and pulling together EMD specific Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to solve critical customer and dealer needs.
- Integrating ML software on AI compute hardware and communicating with machine ECM’s as necessary to control I/O
- Lead early testing and implementation of EMD concept AI solutions
- Support EMD specific Cat AI Assistant Development. This would include developing product specific software and testing corporate solutions.
- AI expert to represent EMD for corporate AI strategy and execution
- Coach and educate EMD New Technology team on AI solutions to improve efficiency of team
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
