Remote Control & Autonomous Network Analyst

About the role

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to serve as an onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground (PPG), one of Caterpillar's largest outdoor machine testing and customer demonstration facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted IT partner to facility, engineering, and operations leadership.
• Manage and support wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure, including Wi-Fi, mesh, microwave, and private 5G technologies.
• Enable connectivity for autonomous and connected-machine technologies.
• Lead cybersecurity, vulnerability remediation, and compliance efforts.
• Manage infrastructure projects, vendors, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability, and modernization initiatives.
• Design, deploy, monitor, and support large-scale wireless network environments.
• Support Wi-Fi, wireless mesh, microwave, backhaul, cellular, and Private 5G technologies.
• Maintain connectivity supporting autonomous and remotely operated equipment.
• Develop network coverage strategies and RF spectrum utilization plans.
• Utilize spectrum analyzers, site survey tools, drive-test tools, and diagnostic platforms.
• Manage outdoor network infrastructure including:
• Access Points
• Towers
• Solar-powered network assets
• Wireless bridges
• Edge communication devices
• Industrial networking equipment
• Wireless mesh solutions
• Perform root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to improve reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or hands on experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or technical operations.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks and wireless technologies.
• Proven project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong communication, customer relationship, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the proving ground.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, testing, or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Cisco networking, wireless mesh, LTE/5G, microwave communications, and RF technologies.
• Experience with autonomous/connected-machine technologies and OT environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, vulnerability management, scripting, and automation tools (PowerShell/Python).

Skills

• Technical Excellence
• Technology Advising
• Systems Software Infrastructure
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Hardware Infrastructure

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

Additional Info

This position requires 5 days' onsite at our Peoria Proving Grounds NO RELOCATION Sponsorship is not available.