▸Create and maintain software documentation, including architecture specifications, design documents, verification plans, test procedures, operating instructions, and safety guidelines.
▸Debug, test, validate, and maintain robotics software and hardware systems using industry-standard development tools.
▸Participate in software verification and validation activities to ensure product quality and reliability.
▸Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve technical challenges and deliver innovative automation solutions.
▸Support continuous improvement efforts involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and automation technologies.
▸Analyze system performance and provide recommendations to optimize functionality, reliability, and efficiency.
Required Skills
▸Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
▸Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS (Robot Operating System).
▸Exposure to automation systems, sensors, controls, or embedded systems.
▸Knowledge of AI, machine learning, computer vision, or autonomous systems.
▸Experience with cloud platforms, data analytics, or edge computing technologies.
▸Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
▸Previous internship, academic project, or industry experience in robotics or automation.
Preferred Qualifications
▸Experience with robotics development frameworks such as ROS (Robot Operating System).
▸Knowledge of robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, sensor integration, or control systems.
▸Experience with Python and C++ in a software development environment.
▸Exposure to industrial automation, embedded systems, PLCs, or mechatronics.
▸Understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data analytics applications.
▸Familiarity with Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar source control tools.
▸Experience gained through internships, research projects, university competitions, or industry placements related to robotics or automation.
▸Knowledge of Agile software development practices.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates
November 2, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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