Development & Research Senior Engineering Specialist - Mining Technology

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.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you are 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's awesome:

Caterpillar's Integrated Components and Solutions Division is currently seeking a Mining Technology Development & Research Senior Engineering Specialist. In this role, you will be accountable for the development and validation of Mining Technology Products focused on Automation and Autonomy.

The primary focus will be to lead the development of autonomous haul truck software releases as part of the Caterpillar Command for Hauling, an autonomous haulage system.

This role will be accountable for working with global, cross-functional technical teams responsible for the development and support of mining technology products to bring new products to market and support existing production. You will work closely with New Product Introduction (NPI) program managers, product support engineers, component design teams, validation engineers, supply chain teams, commercial teams, and also our product customers. You will be responsible for collaborating with the machine product groups, commercial teams, and other technical leaders in the organization to align technology product strategies, and development timelines, and execute product development programs. This role will require regular interactions and communications with dealers and external customers, specifically in support of field follow-up/trial programs.

What you will do:

Accountable for the definition and management of technical requirements, program technical execution, and delivery.
Development of product functional requirements with commercial teams and customer collaboration.
Providing leadership for global, multi-divisional product development teams which develop and validate the product, optimize product performance, ensure product safety and compliance, and deliver and maintain product quality.
Ensuring the technical delivery meets timelines, budgets, and quality targets while delivering to customer/market requirements.
Managing and facilitating the technical development and support of technology products through collaboration with business partners including the machine product groups and other internal technology partners.
Applying good business acumen to make trade-offs between customer requirements, business constraints, and technology capabilities.
Representing Caterpillar in technical discussions with customers, dealers, and other external parties.
Collaborating and ensuring technical support for other functional areas including NPI program leadership, supply chain, product support, and deployment.
Fostering global team collaboration, communication, and innovation.
Fostering team engagement and commitment.

What Skills you will have:

Technical Excellence: Extensive product design & development experience. Technical project/team leadership experience.
Analytical Thinking: Proven experience executing projects requiring in-depth technical analysis or applying analytical processes to solution development.

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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communications: Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

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.

Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum

Top Candidates will also have:

NPI process/leadership experience.
Caterpillar Design Experience.
Experience with software development for embedded systems/platforms.
Experience using Virtual Product Development tools and/or resource groups to solve product design problems such as Finite Element Analysis.
Experience with the application of automation and/or technology to machine products.
Experience with technology products at Caterpillar.
Experience (2yrs) implementing and operating a Mining Technology Product at a customer site or providing grounds experience with Mining Technology product.
Experience in Off-Highway Truck Development.

Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ, or Mosville, IL.
This position requires up to 10% travel, approximately 1 week every other month.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Sponsorship is not available.

This posting will close at midnight on June 2nd, 2024.

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 SalaryAnnual incentive bonus plan*Medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsurancePaid parental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Posting Dates:
May 20, June 2, 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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