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Automation Senior Engineer

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Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Description
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.
The Sr. Automation Engineer position develops, improves and troubleshoots autonomy software systems used for autonomous machines. This generally includes onboard system design work that integrates with current machine systems and may include the addition of Path Planning, Perception and Positioning Technologies. The position uses a combination of deep technical automation knowledge and very strong application/software development skills to develop high quality automation software. This position will translate complex program or subsystem requirements into actionable development efforts. The incumbent will evaluate internal and external automation algorithms to decide which are most appropriate, and develop algorithms and code quality software.
In order to develop the systems effectively, this position must work closely with Component Hardware team members to select or understand the autonomy hardware (ECM's sensors, etc.) that will be used. A strong knowledge of complex, existing external automation solutions and algorithms is necessary to help determine appropriateness and if new algorithms are needed. Knowledge of existing internal automation applications and libraries is important to drive consistency. Much development work may be related to existing applications, therefore a strong ability to read and understand existing software is essential to developing updates and improvements. Both new application development and modifications to existing code bases will be done, which requires significant software development skills.
The position responsibilities include a strong quality focus through unit testing of the developed code and significant interaction with downstream integration points including: Software in the Loop (SIL), Hardware in the Loop (HIL), Simulation, Substitute machine testing, and actual machine testing.
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.
The Sr. Automation Engineer is expected to provide technical leadership and potentially training to new staff members. Good communication is expected for technical status updates, subsystem reviews, and when working closely with other system developers, support teams and testing staff in multiple geographic locations and organizations.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum, at least five years of experience with design development of complex autonomous vehicles or relevant experience and at least two years of deep C++ programming experience OR
An advanced degree (i.e. Masters, PhD) in an Engineering or Computer Science curriculum, at least two years of experience with design development of complex autonomous vehicles or relevant experience and at least two years of deep C++ programming experience
Top Candidates will also have
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to perform complex assignments
Proven ability to read and understand code developed by others
Strong technical leadership skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical information effectively
Development experience in a Linux environment
Experience with Boost libraries
Software development experience in any of the main subsystems of a Large Mining Truck (Engine, Transmission, Braking, etc).
Experience in Mining
Experience in the Autonomous subsystems of Planning, Perception and Positioning.
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position may require less than 10% travel
Visa sponsorship is available for this position
Employee benefit details
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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
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.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
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Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Recreational clubs
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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