Top 183 Automation Jobs in Pekin, Il

Autonomy Development Engineer
Caterpillar —Mossville, IL
- $97,530 - $158,480 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Data analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Software Test Engineer
Lumin Innovations —East Peoria, IL
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Java Developer
Lumin Innovations —East Peoria, IL
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- System design
Pressman
Electrical Automation Services —Peoria, IL
- $27 - $40 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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4d
K15 - Embedded Tools & Automation Engineer
Dorleco —Peoria, IL
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- SQL
Autonomy Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar —Mossville, IL
- $128,470 - $208,770 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Project Manager
Caterpillar —East Peoria, IL
- $112,710 - $169,060 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
6d
Corporate IT Systems Administrator
Morton Community Bank —Morton, IL
- $59,124 - $87,881 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Devops Engineer
Lumin Innovations —East Peoria, IL
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- HIPAA
Principal Data Engineer
Caterpillar —Peoria, IL
- $128,470 - $208,770 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
13d
Automation and Controls Engineer
Integris Engineering —East Peoria, IL
- Background check
- English
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Electrical Controls Tech
Electrical Automation Services —Peoria, IL
- $55 - $60 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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4d
Lead Business Intelligence Analyst
Caterpillar —Peoria, IL
- $128,470 - $192,710 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
2d
Crane Service Technician
S&K Industrial —Peoria, IL
- $38 - $50 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
4d
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Matcor Metal Fabrication —Morton, IL
- From $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Electrical / PLC Maintenance Technician Controls
Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions —East Peoria, IL
- $30 - $42 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
QA Automation Engineer IV
Hudson Manpower —Illinois
- Full-time
- Remote
- Java
- SQL
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
Quick Apply
AWS AI Engineer / USC and GC Candidates can ONLY Apply
Hudson Manpower —Illinois
- Full-time
- Remote
- 7 years
- System design
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
Quick Apply
Operations Supervisor 1
Convergint Technologies LLC —East Peoria, IL
- $80,000 - $87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Sr. Engineer - Test/Validation
Caterpillar —East Peoria, IL
- $131,872 - $169,060 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Autonomy Development Engineer

Caterpillar -
Mossville, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$97,530 - $158,480 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

AI models
Performance tuning
Systems integration
Software engineering
Computer Science
Requirements specification
Engineering phase involvement
Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation
Engineering development testing
Requirements design
Robotic systems
System performance optimization
Software implementation
Data analysis skills
Robotics engineering
Git
Public Cloud
Mid-level
Scalable systems
Development environments
System design for system development
Production systems
Collaboration with product development teams
AWS
Machine intelligence
Bachelor's degree in engineering
C
Model deployment
Construction industry experience
System validation

Full Job Description

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 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.

The Autonomy Development Engineer develops and delivers production-quality software that enables autonomous and semi-autonomous functionality for heavy equipment in mining and construction environments.

This role operates with moderate independence, owning features or subsystems while contributing to system-level design decisions. The engineer applies strong software engineering practices to solve real-world problems and supports development across the full lifecycle, from concept through validation and release. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and begins to influence technical direction while supporting the advancement of autonomy technologies into production environments.

Our CAT Technology Automation and Autonomy teams are focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining and construction jobsites. This team is supporting projects in our Mining Productivity & Detect Systems.

What You Will Do:

Develop production-quality C/C++ software for autonomy and automation systems
Own feature or subsystem development across the full software lifecycle (design, implementation, validation, release)
Machine Learning Model development and training; developing CNN Models, Python scripting
Contribute to requirements definition, architecture discussions, and technical trade-offs
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software and system issues
Support verification, validation, and functional safety activities
Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and validation teams
Communicate technical approaches, risks, and status to stakeholders
Provide peer support and informal mentorship to junior engineers

What You Have:

Programming:
- Strong proficiency in C/C++
- ML Engineering and Model development; AWS, Python, MLOps
- Ability to interpret system designs and implement scalable solutions
- Solid debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills
Software Development Life Cycle:
- Experience contributing to all phases of development lifecycle
- Ability to independently execute development plans and adapt to changes
Problem Solving:
- Solves complex but well-defined technical problems
- Evaluates trade-offs and recommends solutions
- Uses structured methodologies and data-driven analysis

Technical Troubleshooting:
- Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems.
- Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.
- Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – or commensurate industry experience.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

Autonomy Feature Development
- Experience developing autonomy domains such as planning, positioning, perception, or controls
- Robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS)
- Translating prototypes or research into production autonomy software
- Experience with autonomous or semi‑autonomous machine behavior
Autonomy Platform & Framework Development
- Experience building autonomy frameworks, middleware, or shared libraries
- Linux‑based development environments
- CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps practices
- Hardware/software integration at the platform level
- Enabling multiple teams through reusable software foundations
Experience in Construction or Mining Industries preferred

Additional Information:

This position is to work onsite at our Mossville, IL office.
Relocation assistance may be available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
This position may require travel up to 15%
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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 22, 2026 - August 4, 2026

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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