Autonomy System Integration Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a System Integration Engineer to help develop autonomous mining truck models and features for use in demanding mining and construction environments. The role focuses on integrating autonomy systems across truck models, collaborating with team members and partner groups, and bringing solutions from development into production. The position is based full-time at Caterpillar’s Mossville, Illinois office and requires up to 15% travel.

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience with autonomous or robotics technology and associated application methods, with the ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Knowledge of product design and the ability to convert market requirements into product design.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities and make effective judgments about prioritization and time allocation.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Knowledge of the importance of big-picture thinking and planning.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related program.
Strong collaboration and organization skills.
Ability to contribute to multiple complex projects while meeting timelines and deliverables.
Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals.
Systems engineering experience in autonomy, robotics, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Own and lead system integration projects.
Design system architecture for autonomy systems deployed across an ecosystem of truck models.
Define electronic interfaces and electronic systems.
Manage I/O requirements for machine control hardware and other autonomy-related devices.
Collaborate with partner teams to create hardware solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Coordinate and execute logistics to advance hardware system changes through validation environments and field trials and into production.
Troubleshoot systems and resolve issues.