Manager Software and Simulation

This role is a senior leader role which will establish a team in partnership with their peers to develop and implement simulations and digital 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 ateam of simulation,softwareand rendering/visualization engineers focused on VLA based robotics.
• Work with management to bring skills related tostatistical and neural network-basedsimulationto Caterpillar.
• Work withpeers andmanagement to define thelong-termvision,forroboticssimulationand allied platform.
• Partner with leadershipand peerstoestablishamulti-yearsimulation and digital twin roadmap,supporting automation and robotics.
• Translatebusinessand autonomy requirementsintosimulationsolutions.Identifyingwhere simulations and digital twins can support robotics.
• Determinethetechnologies,andsimulation 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 currentsimulationassets across Caterpillar and define the strategy to integrate, extend, orconsolidatethem into a cohesive digital ecosystemsupporting robotics.

• 10+yearmanagement experience inrobotics and/or simulationand/orsoftware.Start-up preferred.
• 8+ years in simulation,roboticsor autonomy-with direct experience deployingOmniverse-baseddigital twins strongly preferred.
• A solid background in construction, miningautomationand robotics will be preferred.
• Very strongbackground in statisticaland neural networksimulation.
• Track recordinestablishingnew organizations.
• Deep understanding of simulation architecture,robotics,model governance, verification/validation practices, and integration of simulations withreal-timedata sources.
• Proven ability to work with senior management toestablishvision, strategy, andmulti-yearroadmaps.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science,Robotics,Mathematicsor related discipline (Master’sor PhD preferred).

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.

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