Autonomy Solutions Architect

Caterpillar Inc.

. Partner with stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, operational constraints, and business challenges .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,120 - $238,680 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of mining business drivers and the ability to connect technology solutions to customer objectives. Capable of developing strategic partnerships and commercial strategies for autonomous mining adoption while effectively communicating complex concepts to stakeholders.

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Business AcumenMining Business DriversRelationship ManagementAutonomy TechnologiesCommercial Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Customer Value CreationOperational ImprovementRisk AnalysisSolution DevelopmentData Analytics

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Fleet Management SystemsDigital ServicesAutonomous Haulage Solutions

Industry Keywords

MiningCommercial ViabilitySustainable GrowthOutcome-Based AgreementsGain-Share Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, operational constraints, and business challenges
Translate customer needs into integrated, scalable autonomous haulage solutions
Evaluate opportunities for customer value creation, productivity improvement, commercial viability, sustainable growth, and strategic alignment
Connect autonomy technologies, digital services, analytics, fleet management systems, and emerging innovations to customer objectives
Develop trusted relationships with industry leaders, mining companies, and strategic accounts
Collaborate with Business Development, Mine Operations, Technology, Customer Relationship Management, and Engineering teams
Help develop outcome-based agreements, gain-share and risk-sharing models, and long-term strategic partnership models
Bring customer insights into strategy, planning, and solution development
Shape commercial strategies and future business models for autonomous mining adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong business acumen and comprehensive understanding of mining business drivers, operating models, production priorities, cost pressures, capital planning, and site-level constraints
Ability to analyze complex customer and business situations, evaluate tradeoffs, identify risks, and make sound recommendations in ambiguous environments
Ability to communicate complex autonomy and commercial concepts clearly to senior customer leaders, Cat dealers, and internal stakeholders
Ability to support customer and internal alignment on solution scope, value commitments, success measures, risk-sharing principles, and commercial tradeoffs
Knowledge of relationship management techniques
Hands-on experience connecting technology solutions to customer business objectives and demonstrating measurable value through operational and commercial results
At least 30% travel required
Must work full-time onsite five days a week at the Tucson, AZ or Irving, TX office
Visa sponsorship is not available
Successful completion of a drug screen required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Domestic relocation assistance
Relocation assistance