Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Research Engineer to join their New Technology team, focusing on developing and evaluating innovative positioning and control products for construction and mining equipment. The role requires strong technical skills, particularly in software development, as well as interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively within teams
Job Summary
The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries.
As a Research Engineer in the New Technology team, you will work on new ideas and technologies, de-risking them and evaluating their suitability for production applications.
This work requires strong technical and interpersonal skills and applies a mindset that values fast learning and frequent re-evaluation of the suitability of concepts to the customer problem.
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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Research Engineer to join their New Technology team, focusing on developing and evaluating innovative positioning and control products for construction and mining equipment. The role requires strong technical skills, particularly in software development, as well as interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively within teams.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
positioning and control products
GPS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics
fast learning and frequent re-evaluation
strong analytical and decision-making skills
software development
working onsite five days a week
Nice-to-have
drive and passion for innovation
curiosity and willingness to learn
collaboration and self-awareness
scaled agile environments
Key Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, mathematics, mechatronics or equivalent
Minimum five years of experience in software development
Experience with Matlab, C++ and Python is an advantage