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Join Us as a MineStar Application Specialist – Be at the Forefront of Autonomy
Are you passionate about solving complex problems and delivering real-world solutions? Do you want a schedule that gives you the freedom to explore life outside of work?
If you answered yes, then this is your opportunity to join our team that’s transforming the future of mining.
At Caterpillar, we’re not just building machines—we’re building the future.
As a MineStar Application Specialist, you will spend the first six months of your employment based at the Bagdad Copper Mine in Arizona, working closely with the customer to support and maintain Caterpillar's autonomous haul truck fleet. Following this initial onboarding period, your primary work location will transition to the Phoenix office, with regular travel to mine sites as needed to support operations, provide technical expertise, and ensure customer success.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to influence change, drive innovation, and see the results of your work in real time.
What Makes This Role Unique?
Technical Excellence: Technical expertise in mining technology, including machine control systems, off-board communications, networking, electronic system integration, or autonomous mining solutions. Backgrounds such as Onboard Specialist, Command Service Engineer, Pit Technician, MineStar Application Specialist, or similar mining technology roles are highly valued.
Field Support: Proven experience providing field support and maintaining complex hardware and software systems. Demonstrated success supporting customers on-site and delivering solutions in fast-paced mining or industrial settings.
Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to independently anticipate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve organizational, operational, technical, and process-related challenges, implementing effective solutions that minimize disruption and sustain safe, productive operations.
Communication skills: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work autonomously at customer sites while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and technical experts. Comfortable translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information and building credibility with customers and operational leaders.
Analytical Skills: Strong diagnostic approach for electronic systems and networks; aptitude with logs/telemetry to understand root cause.
Degree in Mining Engineering.
Experience with MineStar systems and autonomous mining technology.
Hands-on experience in a mine-site or camp environment.
For the first six months, you will be based at the Bagdad Copper Mine in Arizona, after which your primary work location will be the Phoenix office, with travel up to 50% to mine sites as needed to support operations.
Minestar Application Specialists work a 7x7-off day/night shift roster.
At the start of each shift rotation, the successful candidate will drive to the site and stay in customer-provided accommodations for the duration of their shift. Upon completion of the rotation, they will return to their home location for their scheduled days off.
If your scheduled shift falls on a federal holiday, you will be required to work that day as part of your regular rotation.
Domestic relocation assistance is available.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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.
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
September 10, 2026 - September 29, 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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