Autonomy Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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 Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.

Cat Technologycollaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.

As an Autonomy Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the design, definition, development, and test of the robotics hardware development; collaborates with senior engineers to ensure that internal and external clients' needs are met.

Additional Information:

• This role is located in Tucson, AZ and does offer relocation.
• This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain Level 8 (L8) and Level 6 (L6) Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, and release machine‑level BOMs through the Machine Integration Order (MIO) workflow.

• Lead space claim and full machine layout for autonomy components, ensuring proper packaging and system‑level integration.

• Conduct system configuration checks, including clearance and interference reviews, Built‑In Quality (BIQ) verification, and safety and regulatory compliance assessments.

• Maintain high model quality using top‑down modeling practices to support autonomy system integration.

• Facilitate Manufacturing and Assembly Reviews and support machine measure‑up activities.

• Ensure accurate product weight roll‑ups and coordinate styling, nomenclature, and product markings.

• Support Integration Engineers during design reviews and contribute to early‑stage concept model generation for autonomy hardware, layouts, and space claims.

• Review Non‑Hydraulic Line (NHL) component usage, ensure design compatibility when processing Engineering Notices, and participate in Collaborative Product and Process Development (CPPD) activities as needed.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Application Development Tools: Knowledge of application and system development; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for developing applications.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering/Technical field or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

• Design experience in Creo with electrical and light fabrications

• Prior experience with Caterpillar products

• Prior HVC and Team Center experience

• Prior experience in a similar role

What You Will Get:

Through it all,weareone team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about theCaterpillarExperience.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

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:

March 27, 2026 - April 9, 2026

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.

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