Manager Software and Simulation

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Help Build the Future of Caterpillar –

Be Part of What’s Next in Autonomous Construction Sites

At Caterpillar, technology always has a purpose, which is to solve our customers’ toughest challenges

. 

Construction autonomy is one of the most complex challenges in applied AI, and at Caterpillar, advancements in physical AI, simulation, sensing, and edge computing are turning things that once felt impossible—intelligent machines

operating

in dynamic jobsites—into reality. 

What You Will Do: 

This role

 is

a

senior

leader role which will

establish

a

team in partnership with

their

peers to

develo

p

and implement

simulations

and

digita

l twins

supporting automation and robotics

.

They will

be responsible for

a futuristic roadmap

.

They will also

lead

the charge

on neural

network-based

simulations.

What You Will

Have

:

• Hire and develop a

  team of simulation

  ,

  software

  and rendering/visualization engineers focused on VLA based robotics

  .

• Work with management to bring skills related to

  statistical and neural network-based

  simulation

  to Caterpillar.

• Work with

  peers and

  management to define the

  long

  ‑

  term

  vision,

  for

  robotics

  simulation

  and allied platform.

• Partner with leadership

  and peersto

  establish

  a

  multi

  ‑

  year

  simulation and digital twin roadmap,

  supporting automation and robotics.

• Translate

  b

  usiness

  and autonomy r

  equirements

  i

  nto

  s

  imulation

  s

  olutions

  .

  I

  dentifying

  where simulations and digital twins c

  an support robotics.

• Determine

  the

  technologies,

  and

  simulation capabilitiesfor the futureof robotics.

• Work closely with engineering, autonomy, controls, software, product teams, and enterprise data groups to ensure simulation solutions meet business outcomes and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.

• Assess current

  simulation

  assets across Caterpillar and define the strategy to integrate, extend, or

  consolidate

  them into a cohesive digital ecosystemsupporting robotics

  .

Top Candidates Will Have

:

• 10

  +

  year

  management experience in

  robotics and/or simulation

  and/or

  software.

  Start-up preferred.

• 8

  + years in simulation,

  robotics

  or autonomy—with direct experience deploying

  Omniverse

  ‑

  based

  digital twins strongly preferred

  .

• A solid b

  ackground in construction, mining

  automation

  and robotics will be preferred.

• Very strong

  background in statistical

  and neural network

  simulation.

• Track record

  in

  establishing

  new organizations.

• Deep understanding of simulation architecture,

  robotics,

  model governance, verification/validation practices, and integration of simulations with

  real

  ‑

  time

  data sources.

• Proven ability to work with senior management to

  establish

  vision, strategy, and

  multi

  ‑

  year

  roadmaps.

• Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

  , Computer Science,

  Robotics

  ,

  M

  athematics

  or related discipline (

  Master’s

  or PhD preferred).

Additional Information:

• Relo

  assistance

  will be provided

• Sponsorship will not be provided

• Onsite work model, 5 days per week

  required

• Up to 15% travel may be

  required

Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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:

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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