Mining Application Specialist - MineStar

Career Area:

Product Support

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Join Caterpillar’s Autonomy team and lead a 12‑Month Autonomy Site Launch in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

In this site‑based role, you’ll lead the implementation and operational ramp‑up of Command for Hauling at an active quarry operation, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with a customer to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient autonomous hauling.

Why this role is different:

• Career‑accelerating 12‑month assignment (Michigan’s Upper Peninsula): Own the site implementation as Caterpillar’s on‑site lead, put autonomy into production, and build a portfolio of measurable results.

• Live where you love the outdoors: Lakes, trails, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing—enjoy an incredible four‑season lifestyle while doing high‑impact work.

• Shift Schedule: This position follows a fixed schedule of four consecutive 12-hour shifts, followed by three days off.

• From Deployment to Impact—Relocate to a Caterpillar Hub: Relocation to Peoria, IL (or another designated Caterpillar location) is required following the initial assignment. This move enables you to join our Field Operations Support team, where you’ll play a key role in supporting multiple autonomy sites across the region.

What you’ll do

• Lead on‑site implementation of MineStar Command for Hauling—plan readiness, coordinate go‑live, and drive stabilization to target KPIs (utilization, queueing, cycle time, interaction management).

• Coach and upskill customer teams (operations and maintenance) to ensure safe, effective, and sustainable system use; build local champions.

• Troubleshoot and optimize across onboard and off‑board systems: machine control, network/communications, and electronic system integration—both in the field and remotely.

• Champion safety and continuous improvement, embedding best practices and leading corrective actions.

• Provide remote support and conduct scheduled site visits after deployment to sustain performance.

• Partner with internal engineering and product teams to resolve issues, enhance system performance, and prioritize improvements.

• Capture Voice of Customer insights to influence product roadmaps.

• Support dealers with machine conversions and readiness activities.

• Contribute to Remote Operations Support, building processes, tools, and team capability as autonomy scales.

What you’ll bring:

Technical Excellence: Strong proficiency in mining and quarry technologies: machine control systems, off‑board communications, and electronic system integration. Hands‑on experience implementing or supporting MineStar Command for Hauling in operational environments. Backgrounds that thrive here include: Onboard Specialist, Command Service Engineer, Pit Technician, or similar in mining operations/controls.

Field Support Mindset: Proven post‑sales/field support experience and hardware maintenance capability in demanding, production settings.

Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate, diagnose, and resolve organizational, operational, and process issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent customer‑facing communication; able to work autonomously on site while partnering effectively with complex, cross‑functional teams.

Analytical Skills: Strong diagnostic approach for electronic systems and networks; aptitude with logs/telemetry to understand root cause.

Top candidates will also have:

A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).

Hands‑on experience with Command for Hauling onboarding, Terrain, AOZ access, Command Builder, and Pit Technician tools.

Your 12‑Month Development Outcome

By the end of the assignment, you’ll be able to point to:

• End‑to‑end leadership of an autonomy site launch, from readiness through operational handover.

• A trusted SME reputation with customers, dealers, and Caterpillar product teams.

• A clear path into Remote Operations Support and broader autonomy leadership opportunities in Peoria or other Caterpillar hubs.

Additional Information:

This assignment requires a 12-month relocation to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; domestic relocation assistance will be provided.

Caterpillar will provide company-paid, furnished housing for the duration of the 12-month assignment.

If your scheduled shift falls on a federal holiday, you will be required to work that day as part of your regular rotation.

This role may require travel up to 10%.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 16, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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