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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.

Role Definition:

This role partners with business unit leaders, L6 machine NPI & Technology leaders, and L6 Machine System Team leaders to define, enable, and communicate the integration of edge AI solutions on machines.

What You Will Do:

• Lead strategic planning for edge AI solution deployment on machines, developing short- and long-range technology plans with prime product L6 groups and business partner technology leads. Align plans with organizational goals while building team capability and driving continuous improvement.
• Own NPI deliverables for integrating edge AI sub-systems with L6 machine systems, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Communicate program status and timing for L6 machine and technology solution integration, ensuring progress is visible to stakeholders and product teams.
• Provide people and technical leadership in system integration and software development, aligned with the enterprise technical strategy.
• Lead the creation, adoption, and maintenance of processes used to design and develop systems, products, services, and technologies.
• Collaborate with global engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver functional, integrated systems that meet design goals.

What You Will Have:

• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of general L6 systems and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) and tactical (1-2 years) planning in support of the overall business goals.
• 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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple organizations
• Experience in software & systems development and deployment
• Experience with NPI deployment in machine systems and programs

Additional Information:

• Position is on-site, 5 days per week in Irving, TX
• Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Caterpillar policies.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Travel is 10%

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Summary Pay Range:

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

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.

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