Senior Autonomy UX Researcher

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 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. Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc.,  leveraging  the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers.  With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.  Be Part of What’s Next in Autonomous Construction Sites   Construction autonomy is one of the most complex challenges in applied AI, and at Caterpillar, advancements in physical AI, simulation, sensing, and edge computing are turning things that once felt impossible—intelligent machines  operating  in dynamic jobsites—into reality.   If this work motivates you, we invite you to join our team. In these roles,  you’ll  work at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds.  You’ll  help design and deliver intelligent systems that enable machines to perceive their environment, make informed decisions, and support safer, more productive operations.

As a Senior   Autonomy  UX Researcher, this position will drive the complete research process and collaborate closely with cross-functional counterparts in Product Management, Design, Web Development, Marketing,  and Engineering to influence key strategies and execution decisions.   The research will be instrumental in defining next-generation products, spearheading a customer-centered decision-making process, and  develop the most useful and usable product and service experiences for a global audience.       This position will conduct independent research, analyze real user behavior,  and work with User Interface Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to improve and develop our product and service features. The work will focus on  the offboard software elements that  support the  planning, assignment, and monitoring of autonomous  machines . The position will strive to  ensure these systems are designed to be  intuitive and accessible.

Partner with design,  product/services, and marketing colleagues to understand business needs and design appropriate research studies to generate focused insights.   Design and conduct user research studies, including surveys, in-depth interviews, field studies, focus groups, and concept/prototype testing  (particularly  rapid AI prototypes) .    Foster collaboration with designers, product and service managers, marketers,  and sales to translate insights into actionable recommendations that inform execution.   Work in partnership with other researchers and organizations (e.g., data analytics) to create comprehensive and coordinated research strategies that triangulate data from  different sources /methods to develop recommendations.    Cleverly deliver research findings with strong recommendations.     Work with designers, product and service managers, engineers, and research managers to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.    Identify  and prioritize research questions based on analysis of existing product and service designs, business needs, project goals, and risks.   Communicate results and opportunities in clear, concise, and compelling ways to all levels of management.    Drive impact, as measured by changes to the product and