Autonomous Hauling Technology Consultant

About the Role

Join Caterpillar's Autonomy team and play a key role in launching autonomous technology at quarry operations in North America. As an Autonomous Hauling Technology Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of bringing Cat® MineStar™ Command for Hauling to life, helping customers successfully adopt and optimize one of the most advanced autonomous haulage systems in the world. You'll partner with customers, Cat dealers, and Caterpillar experts to ensure autonomous operations are running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance.

This is a highly visible role where you'll serve as the trusted technical advisor during site launch and operational ramp-up. You'll troubleshoot complex system challenges, optimize performance, provide expert guidance, and help customers realize the full value of autonomous hauling technology. While you'll spend your time at the HUB, your focus is on technical leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration with the field team.

Unlike large mining operations, quarry environments offer a unique opportunity to see the direct results of your work every day. With smaller teams, fewer machines, and a highly collaborative environment, your ideas, decisions, and improvements can have a significant impact on the entire operation. This role offers the chance to be a driving force behind meaningful change and be recognized for the value you bring. As Caterpillar continues to invest in and expand Autonomous Hauling Solutions within the quarry industry, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of autonomy in a rapidly growing market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimization of MineStar™ Command for Hauling at customer sites, driving system performance to achieve and sustain safety, productivity, and operational targets.
• Serve as trusted advisor to customer teams on all aspects of system performance, reliability, and fleet optimization, with a strong focus on optimizing performance.
• Monitor system performance, leveraging autonomy and machine data to identify trends, troubleshoot complex issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions that improve reliability and productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, operational excellence, production optimization, and long-term customer success.
• Develop and maintain training materials, quality assurance processes, quality control standards, and operational documentation to support knowledge transfer and sustainable site performance.
• Partner with Caterpillar engineering and product support to resolve technical challenges, enhance system capabilities, and influence future product development through Voice of Customer feedback.
• Contribute to the development of Remote Operations Support capabilities by improving processes, tools, and best practices as autonomous mining solutions continue to scale globally.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise in mining or quarry technologies, including machine control systems, off-board communications, networking, electronic system integration, or autonomous mining solutions.
• Hands-on experience implementing or supporting MineStar Command for Hauling in operational environments. Backgrounds such as Onboard Specialist, Command Service Engineer, Pit Technician, MineStar Application Specialist, or similar mining technology roles are highly valued.
• Proven experience providing field support and maintaining complex hardware and software systems. Demonstrated success supporting customers remotely and on-site in fast-paced mining or industrial settings.
• Demonstrated ability to independently anticipate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve organizational, operational, technical, and process-related challenges, implementing effective solutions that minimize disruption and sustain safe, productive operations.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work autonomously at customer sites while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and technical experts.
• Comfortable translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information and building credibility with customers and operational leaders.
• Strong diagnostic approach for electronic systems and networks; aptitude with logs/telemetry to understand root cause.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Command for Hauling onboarding, Terrain, AOZ access, Command Builder, and Pit Technician tools.

Additional Information

The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and requires 25-50% travel to visit customer sites. Domestic relocation is available. Sponsorship is not available.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Pay

Summary pay range: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

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.