Senior Autonomy Project Team Lead
Caterpillar

Job Info

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Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:

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.

Why you want this job and why it is awesome!

For Caterpillar, digital means using technology to extract data from our machines and engines and transform it into valuable recommendations or "insights," to help customers make better, more informed decisions and help Caterpillar make robust products with the lowest total ownership cost. Our products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors, on-board models, and control algorithms in real-time creating real-world machine usage information. As part of the overall digital strategy Caterpillar has developed an integrated family of Autonomous and semi-autonomous machines. This family of products is branded Command. The Command product range links with other mining and business information systems and is an integral part of the Mining Technology Enabled Solutions vision.

As a Senior Autonomy Project Team Lead, you will develop, integrate, and validate autonomy features for complex autonomy systems that meet prioritized requirements for autonomous machine programs, which focus on machine safety and productivity and provide a differentiated product value to our customers. You will be responsible for working with the Tucson Proving Grounds to ensure machine Fleet Health.

What you will do:

• Lead the development, testing, and troubleshooting of autonomy software systems used for autonomous machines. This generally includes onboard system validation work that integrates with current machine systems and includes the autonomy sub system areas of Planning, Perception and Positioning technologies, as well as infrastructure areas supporting development of these sub-systems (calibration, simulation, analytics, machine learning development pipelines).
  
• This position will work closely with the Autonomy Software Developers and Strategist roles to translate complex program or subsystem requirements into actionable development efforts and support the evaluation and development of internal and external automation validation.
  
• Responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians to deliver on program commitments.
  
• Other responsibilities include a strong quality focus through thorough test planning and execution. Thorough documentation and communication of issues is a must.
  
• Provide technical leadership and training to new staff members. Good communication is expected for technical status updates, test plan reviews, and when working closely with autonomy validation engineers, support teams, and product support.
  
• Responsible for working with TPG and machine teams to ensure machine fleet health
  

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.

What Skills you will have:

Information Technology Trends: Deep technical Autonomy knowledge and very strong machine development/validation skills to develop high- quality validation plans and ensure the execution of those plans. Advanced data analysis and systems analysis efforts and skills are needed to help troubleshoot complex issues from test or customer sites, and to examine information from test sites to improve overall systems performance. Keeping up with industry trends and new technology breakthroughs is essential and requires continuous learning through self/internet study, as well as interaction with other autonomous engineers through conferences and papers.

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

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.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. Ability to meet NPI milestones for each program by delivering quality systems on time that meet agreed upon features for each milestone.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Green Valley, AZ (Tucson Proving Ground).

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

This position may require 10 % travel.

Sponsorship is available.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
  
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
  
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  
• 401k savings plan
  
• Health savings account (HSA)
  
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  
• Short and long-term disability coverage
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs
  
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
  

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media
Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
October 3, 2024 - October 17, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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