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The Role
Owns execution of vehicle-level autonomous machine programs, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, roadmaps, integrated plans, NPI deliverables, and stakeholder reviews. Leads autonomy engineers and coordinates global engineering and cross-functional teams to translate customer and business needs into development plans and deliver production autonomous products.
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Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
A Senior Autonomy Engineer - Technical Program Manager owns delivery of vehicle-level autonomous machine programs. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-generational autonomous strategies and solutions.
What You Will Do:
What You Have:
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Additional Information:
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
A Senior Autonomy Engineer - Technical Program Manager owns delivery of vehicle-level autonomous machine programs. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-generational autonomous strategies and solutions.
What You Will Do:
- Own overall program execution for an autonomous machine application, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, process partners, and application architects to translate customer and business needs into executable development plans.
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps, integrated program plans, and delivery schedules.
- Complete NPI deliverables, including estimating project time and cost, managing program risks, and leading stakeholder reviews.
- Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams to deliver new products within our scalable technology portfolio.
What You Have:
- Program Leadership
- Proven ability to lead complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
- Experience managing competing priorities across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
- Strong understanding of project planning, estimation, resource management, and execution.
- Communicating Complex Concepts:
- Work with a global team to communicate the Why's and develop the How's of agreed features.
- Clearly document system details and ensure understanding with each subsystem team.
- Communicate tradeoffs and decisions with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Technical Excellence:
- Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
- Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.
- Effective Communications:
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques
- Effectively communicate ideas and program tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
- Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
- Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.
- Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
Consideration for Top Candidates:
- Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
- Experience leading technology or product development teams
- Experience with Caterpillar technology products
- Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods
- Familiarity with product development, system engineering, and safety frameworks.
Additional Information:
- This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Dallas, TX office.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
- This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Skills Required
- Proven ability to lead complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience managing competing priorities across multiple simultaneous initiatives
- Strong understanding of project planning, estimation, resource management, and execution
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts, document system details, and explain tradeoffs to stakeholders
- Experience working on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support
- Knowledge and experience with autonomous systems
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques
- Ability to use data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to achieve stakeholder consensus
- Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
- Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
- Experience leading technology or product development teams
- Experience with Caterpillar technology products
- Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods
- Familiarity with product development, system engineering, and safety frameworks
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted as a standout element, with a strong company match and an additional company contribution noted for certain groups. Feedback suggests this is a notable strength of the package, with specifics dependent on plan and eligibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and mental-health support through the EAP. Feedback suggests these offerings are competitive and broadly well regarded.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are explicitly included, with adoption reimbursement and supportive leave policies emphasized. Feedback suggests family support is generous and a meaningful part of total rewards.
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What We Do
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help solve our customers' toughest challenges.
Why Work With Us
At Cat Digital, we're accelerating Caterpillar's digital transformation to help customers solve their toughest challenges. Our teams use enterprise-wide data, emerging technologies, and customer insights to deliver solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us as we create innovative experiences that help customers succeed and power the world aro
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