Mossville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$98k–$158k/yr
Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are…
Skills: C++, Python, Localization Algorithms, SLAM, State Estimation
Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$24/hr
Job Summary Responsible for movement of raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the facility using a forklift truck. May also utilize cranes, hoists, hand trucks, and other moving equipment to meet job…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Packing, Loading And Unloading
Leroy, Illinois, United States · On-site
Grain Operator, Leroy | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We …
Skills: Grain receiving, Grain shipping, Quality control, General maintenance, Housekeeping
Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site
$69k–$131k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citize…
Skills: Manufacturing Process Design, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Lean Six Sigma
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$122k–$231k/yr
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally throu…
Skills: 3D CAD Design, Engineering Drawing Development, GD&T ANSI Y14.5, Free Body Diagrams, Electromechanical Assembly Packaging
Justice, Illinois, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$36/hr
Requisition Number: 230870 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to assist with maintaining an industrial laundry facility. Responsibilities include assisting with repairing, maintaining, installin…
Skills: Industrial Equipment Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading, Microsoft Office
Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
About LightSpeed LightSpeed Build Technologies is revolutionizing the construction industry through AI-powered robotics. Our flagship systems—BRUTE for automated wall panel manufacturing and DEX for on-site collaborative…
Skills: Financial Modeling, FP&A, GAAP Reporting, Treasury Management, Debt Financing
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$52k–$113k/yr
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally throu…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Fabrication, CAD, Mechanical Assembly, Precision Measurement
Centralia, Illinois, United States · On-site
Shift: 11:45 PM-8:15 AM Hourly Rate: $21.25 an hour + $1.00 shift differential SCOPE OF POSITION: This position is responsible for operating and supporting Production packaging and process, sanitation/quality assurance, …
Skills: Equipment operation, Production packaging, Sanitation, Quality assurance, Warehouse operations
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$210k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Subcontracts Administration, People Management, Contract Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, Strategic Procurement
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$106k–$231k/yr
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally throu…
Skills: Automation And Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Solidworks, Siemens NX
Romeoville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$95k–$99k/yr
Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. Joining a company with a proven track r…
Skills: Direct Management, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Time Management, Data-driven Problem Solving
Peoria County, Illinois, United States · On-site
TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is seeking to fill a Quality Auditor position in Mossville, IL. Pay is $20 with a $1 shift premium and the hours are 2:30pm-11:30pm M-F. Overall Purpose The Incoming Quality Auditor inspect…
Skills: Quality Auditing, Precision Measuring Tools, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Visual Inspection
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
As a Commercial Territory Manager (CTM) on PPG's Automotive Refinish team, you will guide profitable sales growth and strengthening customer relationships within a defined territory covering Southern/Central Illinois. Yo…
Skills: Commercial Coatings Sales, Automotive Refinish, Territory Management, Distributor Management, Lead Conversion
Normal, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50k–$55k/yr
JOB DESCRIPTION Shipping Clerk Responsibilities: Manage and Coordinate Daily Route Manifest Log. Verify Receiving and Shipping Windows are met- communicate concerns to supervisor Updates Hot Parts Board when expedited pa…
Skills: Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Coordination, Forklift Operation, Microsoft Excel, ERP Knowledge
Caledonia, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$32/hr
Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be chall…
Skills: CNC Milling, CNC Lathe, Haas Equipment, Blueprint Reading, GD&T
Caledonia, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$26/hr
Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be chall…
Skills: Painting, Sandblasting, Surface Preparation, Air Gun System, Bondo Application
Elgin Township, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$189k/yr
Job Description SummaryAs a Computer Vision Senior Engineer/Scientist, you will join a multi-disciplinary research team developing and maturing advanced computer vision and autonomous solutions for manufacturing and fiel…
Skills: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++
Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
Career Area: Procurement Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are…
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Cost Modeling
Elgin Township, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$189k/yr
Job Description SummaryAs a Senior Roboticist, you will join a multi-disciplinary research team developing and maturing advanced robotic solutions for manufacturing and field services across GE Vernova. You will be desig…
Skills: Robotic System Architecture, Electrical Circuit Design, Control Theory, Sensor and Actuator Integration, PLC Programming
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The engineer will research, design, and develop production-quality C++ software for positioning and localization in autonomous systems. Responsibilities include implementing filters using perception, inertial, and GNSS inputs and collaborating on architecture and functional safety validation.
Candidates must be expert in C++ and fluent in Python with a strong foundation in mathematics and robotics frameworks like ROS. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, with a Master's degree and experience in SLAM or Kalman filtering preferred.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Our focus isn’t just on what we build, but how we build it. We scale technology solutions across the business. We spearhead product development tools and processes. We collaborate with our partners to provide a seamless experience for our customers. We are obsessed with speed, simplicity and customer outcomes.
Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.
As an Autonomy Engineer, your responsibilities in software development will be focused on positioning and localization, you’ll collaborate with team members to prototype and bring to production algorithms that enable autonomous & semiautonomous systems to localize robustly within the world around them. This includes estimating position and altitude absolutely but also relatively to terrain features and static or mobile equipment, and implementing filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs. Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems by selecting the right approach, developing quick prototypes & bringing them to production. The localization developer will participate in various aspects of the development process including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation. To excel in this role, you must be able to write and test high quality production code and enjoy solving challenging problems.
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.
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
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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Solving our customers' toughest challenges
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Offices: Irving, Texas, US
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