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Senior Autonomy Project Lead
Caterpillar Inc.Senior Autonomy Project Team Lead at Caterpillar focusing on AI-powered solutions in construction. Leading validation initiatives and ensuring quality in product development.
Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,760 - $240,110 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Product Quality Management and Validation Planning within Construction Autonomy NPI programs, with a strong focus on AI-based product validation and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Proven ability to lead teams in continuous improvement initiatives and defect management.
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Product Quality ManagementValidation PlanningHardware-In-The-Loop TestingAI-Based Product ValidationContinuous Improvement
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceValidation ExperienceTesting ExperienceHIL Equipment TestingAI ExposureProject ManagementDefect Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam CoordinationCommunicationProblem SolvingContinuous Improvement Mindset
Industry Keywords
Heavy EquipmentAutomotiveManufacturingRoboticsNPI ProgramsVirtual Product DevelopmentEfficiency InitiativesIssue ManagementRetrospectivesDevelopment and Validation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Champion Product Quality for all Construction Autonomy NPI programs
- Drive Efficiency initiatives to reduce reliance on machines for Development and Validation efforts – specifically in the areas of AI-based product validation, virtual product development (VPD) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL).
- Lead NPI Product Quality swim lane activities including Validation planning and status reporting.
- Manage priorities for integration & validation team members – from setting major release strategy down to day-to-day coordination in daily huddles.
- Lead coordination of Defect / Issue management.
- Lead a culture of continuous improvement through issue retrospectives.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering ; or Computer Science curriculum.
- Experience supporting projects in Heavy Equipment (Automotive, Manufacturing, Robotics, etc.)
- Prior validation or testing experience of Engineering Product Development Required
- Prior experience with hands-on testing of HIL equipment
- Exposure to AI in Engineering preferred (GenAI)
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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