Position s Contributions to Work Group:
Responsible for helping to define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous machine system together.
The role will primarily focus on developing the system integration requirements for multiple systems within an autonomous machine within the Loading, Dozing & Compaction Application Team.
These systems can include many different types of onboard electronic systems, as well as process and people interactions.
The incumbent needs to be very detail oriented and work well with and through others.
They will also need to be capable of making and communicating good decisions around the trade-offs between time, resources, and quality.
Reason/motivation for request:
Addition Team is expanding
Why this Role?
System Engineer for Surface Loading (ex. Wheel Loader and Excavator) Autonomy development
Typical task breakdown:
Applying new autonomous system solutions and technologies on a semi or full autonomous system
Decomposition of Customer requirements into (L6) system level requirements
Work closely with Machine System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver on machine autonomous features. Ensure clear documentation and traceability.
Integration and validation 1A Solutions on Surface Loading machines
Serve as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions
Communicates system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders
Interaction with team:
The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust, scalable features on embedded electronic control systems and vision system for use in autonomous machine applications.
Education & Experience Required:
Years of experience: 5-7 years of experience
Degree requirement: A Bachelor s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
Top 3 Skills
Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on software and hardware development
Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development
Knowledge and experience with Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Hydraulic Mining Shovels or Tracked Loaders preferred
Additional Technical Skills Required:
Experience in Construction or Mining industry
Communicating Complex Concepts:
Work with a global team to communicate the Why s and develop the How s of agreed features.
Clearly document the details for the system and ensure understanding and compliance with each subsystem team.
Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels.
Technical Excellence:
Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.
Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system
Soft Skills Required:
Influencing Through Expertise:
Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.
Effective Communications:
Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment
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.
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