Caterpillar currently has 28 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The majority of these roles, 54%, are focused on agents, with serving infrastructure and data each accounting for 18% of the listings. The dominant function for these positions is Engineering. In the last 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 40 new AI roles, representing a significant increase of 1233% compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 19 active AI roles, down 30% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $98k–$259k (avg $172k).
Caterpillar currently has 37 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Autonomy Development Engineer (2), Data Scientist (2), Senior Autonomy Engineer (2), ALTERNANCE (Master) Développeur Solutions Digitales et IA pour les Processus Achats F/H (Réf 06-2026), Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist. Most positions are in Engineering and Product.
Caterpillar's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (68%), data (19%), application (8%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Caterpillar is hiring AI talent in: United States (26 roles), China (2 roles).
Job postings at Caterpillar most frequently mention: Software Engineering, Debugging, Robotics, Machine Learning, Process Mining.
In the past 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 87 new AI-related roles. That is a +74% change versus the prior 30 days (50 → 87).
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| Coordinador de Seguridad y Materiales Peligrosos The Safety & Hazardous Materials Coordinator will support operational areas in the proper management of hazardous materials, documentation control, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and corrective action tracking. This role will also collaborate in the implementation of safety programs, training, and internal audits, with a constant focus on continuous improvement and the protection of personnel and facilities. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager Production-1 Senior Manager Production role at Caterpillar, focused on leading and optimizing machining processes in a manufacturing plant. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production, meeting established manufacturing requirements, and driving PQVC performance, process stability, throughput, and defect reduction. It involves managing Section Managers and operations support personnel, developing plans for resource utilization, monitoring customer delivery and cost reduction programs, and implementing corporate initiatives like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. The position requires a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, expertise in machining processes, advanced English, and experience with production training, problem-solving, influencing, flexibility, performance management, analytical thinking, planning, organizing, and communication. Experience with Lean Six Sigma certification and a Master's degree in manufacturing are preferred. |
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| POU Logistics Team Lead Logistics Team Lead role at Caterpillar, focusing on coordinating workflow, managing warehouse functions, and supervising employees in an industrial setting. This role involves operational tasks like material handling, order processing, and record maintenance, with a requirement for experience in manufacturing and logistics. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Technician This role provides clerical and administrative support for facilities operations, including managing purchase orders, inventory, and serving as a first line of support for building service issues. It requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and basic English proficiency. | — | 0 |
| Inspector / Inspectora de Calidad Quality Inspector role at Caterpillar focused on analyzing data and gathering information related to quality defects in manufactured parts (welding, painted, machined, assembled). Responsibilities include supporting manufacturing and operations teams with inspections, tracking production floor activities, and preparing quality reports using tools like Pareto and SAP. Requires attention to detail and adaptability. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Team Leader Engineering Team Leader for the Dynamic Seals Team within Caterpillar's Integrated Components Division. The role involves leading and mentoring a team responsible for designing, manufacturing, and supporting embedded components like seals and gaskets, focusing on enhancing machine performance, quality, and safety. Responsibilities include defining technical direction, supporting issue resolution, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product line health and customer satisfaction. | — | 0 |
| Development & Research Senior Engineer This role is for a Development and Research Senior Engineer focused on metallurgical product development within Caterpillar's Advanced Materials Technology Department. The engineer will analyze components, provide design support, conduct failure analysis investigations, develop and analyze metallurgical testing plans, and communicate results to internal customers. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering and strong analytical, decision-making, communication, technical, and project management skills. | — | 0 |
| Connectivity Program Manager This role leads New Product Introduction for customer and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, including defining functional requirements for In-Cab Cat AI Assistant products, collaborating with suppliers, defining technology roadmaps, driving engineering execution, and coordinating stakeholder communication. The role also involves evaluating and deploying new digital technologies and solutions. | — | 0 |
| Production Support Specialist This role is for a Production Support Specialist at Caterpillar, focusing on material availability for production processes. Responsibilities include ordering parts, managing inventory, performing rack maintenance, maintaining system accuracy, and communicating potential shortages. The role requires experience with specific systems like EIMS and MESA, operating forklifts, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. It is a first-shift position with a focus on supporting assembly and machine shop operations. | — | 0 |
| IRA Assembly Counter -1st Shift This role is for an IRA Assembly Parts Counter at Caterpillar, responsible for counting production parts and maintaining inventory accuracy for the Lafayette Engine Facility. Duties include counting parts, helping determine root causes for discrepancies, workload management, and inputting data into a computer system. Requires good organizational and analytical skills, communication skills, intermediate computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. | — | 0 |
| Releaser The Releaser role at Caterpillar is responsible for programming the system to register Bill of Materials for New Product Development (NPI) and Engineering Changes. This involves analyzing drawings, collaborating with cross-functional teams, coordinating part number releases, and managing material requirements. The role requires intermediate English, an engineering background, knowledge of SAP, CAD drawings, and Excel. | — | 0 |
| Stores Controller Floater- 2nd Shift This role is responsible for ensuring material availability for assembly consumption in a manufacturing environment. Key duties include ordering parts, moving materials using a fork truck, maintaining inventory accuracy, inputting data into computer systems, and communicating potential shortages to relevant teams to avoid production impact. | — | 0 |
| Senior Consultant - Safety Culture & Leadership Development Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Safety Services team. This role focuses on transforming safety culture within organizations by strengthening mindset, system, leadership, and ownership. Responsibilities include leading consulting engagements, developing strategic roadmaps, coaching leaders, and guiding improvement teams. The role requires extensive travel and emphasizes strong consulting, collaboration, customer focus, and communication skills, with experience in safety management, SIF prevention, continuous improvement, and change management being critical. | — | 0 |
| Foundry Manufacturing Engineer Foundry Manufacturing Engineer responsible for the development and optimization of foundry manufacturing processes to improve product quality, cost efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. This includes day-to-day process support of the molding line and post pouring operations, continuous process improvement projects, and scrap/rework reduction, utilizing 6 sigma problem solving methodology. | — | 0 |
| Senior Technology Product Marketing Consultant This role focuses on enabling connectivity solutions for non-Caterpillar manufactured equipment in rental fleets. It involves coordinating hardware installation, ensuring compatibility with internal technology teams, developing rollout plans, troubleshooting issues, and driving adoption of connectivity standards among vendors. The position also ensures readiness for fleet onboarding into rental systems and supports the integration of telematics data into rental platforms and customer-facing tools. It requires building scalable processes for deployment and lifecycle management, and acting as a liaison between vendors, internal teams, and operations. | — | 0 |
| Quality Manager Quality Manager role at Caterpillar, focused on developing, implementing, and optimizing quality assurance processes for products and services in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, managing audits, analyzing procedures for deviations, and leading staff. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in Quality or related fields with leadership experience, and knowledge of ISO and quality systems. | — | 0 |
| Iron Technician I This role involves the assembly and testing of mechanical components, specifically flow control products, within an industrial setting. Responsibilities include assisting in disassembly, cleaning, stripping, inspecting, preparing for inspections, and assembling these products. The role also includes training in NDT and manifold rebuilds, using specific shop systems, inventory management, and tool maintenance. It requires minimal related experience and offers a pay range of $23.00 - $30.75 per hour. | — | 0 |
| Environmental Manager Environmental Manager responsible for EHS activities in a medium to large facility, including hazard identification, training, auditing, and monitoring performance. Requires knowledge of EHS policy compliance, risk management, collaboration, problem-solving, and sustainability. Top candidates have experience in air compliance, waste regulations, and specific industries like Foundry or oil and gas. | — | 0 |
| NPI Product Service Engineer This role supports the field deployment and validation of new service technology for Caterpillar machines, focusing on remote and local service tools. The engineer will identify and correct field issues, ensure production deployment processes, gather customer feedback, and develop documentation to ensure system usability and maintainability. | — | 0 |
| Tomador o Tomadora de Tiempo This role is responsible for ensuring the flow of material in the production process by timely reporting, maintaining records, tracking functions, and preparing activity reports. The position handles inquiries about production order status, transactions, record adjustments, and material location. Key responsibilities include tracking production orders, reporting in SAP, updating Excel reports, managing discrepancies, processing order returns, and performing self-audits. The role requires basic computer skills, knowledge of SAP (desirable), ability to read technical documents, good communication and responsibility, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. | — | 0 |
| Production Support Specialist 1 - Endurance Operator - 1st Shift This role involves operating heavy equipment to validate machine components and software, reporting issues, logging activities, and performing minor repairs and servicing. It requires experience operating construction machinery and a basic understanding of mechanical systems. | — | 0 |
| Inspector o Inspectora de Calidad Quality Inspector for manufactured products, focusing on welding and dimensional inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include performing visual and dimensional inspections, identifying defects, documenting evidence, recording inspection results, and reporting non-conformities. The role also involves process audits and validating welder qualifications. | — | 0 |
| Tecnico o Tecnica de Instalaciones This role manages the process for capital project implementation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. It involves maintaining accurate project documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain), and developing procedures for project implementation. The role also includes evaluating 5-year projects aligned with the company's vision and performing financial analysis of implemented projects. | — | 0 |
| Senior Design Engineer Designs, develops, builds, and implements new products, components, or technologies for Caterpillar Fleet Products. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer (Welding process) Manufacturing Engineer specializing in welding processes for industrial applications, requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and knowledge of manufacturing methods, robotics, and problem-solving. The role involves overseeing welding processes, resolving defects, and ensuring quality adherence. | — | 0 |
| Técnico en Manufactura (Soldadura) This role is for a Manufacturing Technician specializing in welding at Caterpillar. The primary responsibilities include technical analysis of manufacturing processes, focusing on production, costs, quality, safety, and environmental compliance. The candidate will be involved in identifying and implementing improvements in welding equipment and processes, monitoring reliability, and providing training to technical personnel. Key tasks include analyzing blueprints, supporting operations with equipment modifications, ensuring correct use of tools and materials, evaluating risks, developing new welding manufacturing technologies, inspecting the work environment for safety, and collecting data for root cause analysis. | — | 0 |
| Weld Technologist The Weld Technologist will oversee manufacturing processes for welded structures, applying technologies, tools, and equipment to ensure high-quality fabrication. This role involves troubleshooting defects, improving welding operations (manual, automated, robotic), and programming/integrating industrial robots and COBOTS. | — | 0 |
| Material Planner This role is responsible for managing the purchase and tracking of tooling for parts manufactured in Mexico for U.S. plants. It involves creating purchase orders, tracking shipments, conducting fixed asset audits with suppliers, and coordinating the retirement of assets. The role requires analysis of documentation for fixed asset creation and compliance with quality management systems. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer This role is for a Senior Software Engineer at Caterpillar, focusing on developing a centralized customer hub for service option data. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications, mentoring junior developers, and working on infrastructure components. While the company mentions AI capabilities and advanced analytics, the core responsibilities of this specific role are centered around traditional software engineering, integration, and cloud deployment, not the direct development or deployment of AI/ML models. | — | 0 |
| Lead Software Test Engineer Lead Software Test Engineer for Caterpillar's global eCommerce platform (Parts.cat.com). Focuses on application quality engineering, performance testing strategies, and ensuring complex distributed software systems meet functional and performance requirements. Role involves designing and leading execution of functional and performance testing, collaborating with development teams, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. | — | 0 |
| Material Planning Analyst This role is responsible for procuring and managing materials for Caterpillar's operations, ensuring timely availability in the right quantities. It involves scheduling production, developing indirect material plans, maintaining stock levels, and organizing material flow within manufacturing units. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and knowledge of MRP processes, preferably with SAP WM and MM modules. | — | 0 |
| Machinist III - Day Shift Operate and set up various machines interconnected via robotics, including CNC centers, lathes, and grinders. Read and interpret blueprints, perform quality checks, and troubleshoot machine/robot setups. Requires knowledge of CNC operations, programming code, and precision measurement tools. | — | 0 |
| General Distribution Supervisor This role leads the analysis and development of logistics plans for production, distribution, and inventory. Responsibilities include carrier selection, contract negotiations, continuous improvement of logistics processes, and managing cost estimates and forecasts for transportation modes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and knowledge of SAP and Lean methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations overseeing daily plant operations including production, maintenance, engineering support, safety, regulatory compliance, distribution, and warehousing. Focuses on teamwork, positive work environment, and communication of vision and strategy. Responsibilities include personnel management, directing manufacturing operations for cost-effectiveness and quality, managing operating methods and infrastructure, and developing production schedules. Requires extensive knowledge in collaboration, quality management, performance management, lean manufacturing, and planning/organizing. Top candidates will have a BS degree, 10+ years of experience, and experience leading facilities, potentially unionized. | — | 0 |
| Electronics Engineering Manager Manage a team of electronic and software engineers developing and delivering software and algorithms for controlling Caterpillar engines, partnering with other groups for production software deployment and potentially managing engine software testing. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Project Engineer Facilities Project Engineer at Caterpillar responsible for maintenance, installation, and consulting support for building and infrastructure requirements of a manufacturing facility. Leads projects related to sand transportation, industrial gases, industrial ventilation, scrubbers, and resins. Focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient project management within an industrial manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt Seeking a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt to lead Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects focused on resolving critical customer issues within the Caterpillar MineStar portfolio. This role involves leading projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to improve processes and products, and providing training to Green Belts. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Application Engineer Power Systems Application Engineer role at Caterpillar's Electric Power Division, focusing on designing and developing submittal packages for switchgear and generator control systems, interpreting customer specifications, and collaborating with sales and production teams. Requires engineering degree and experience in low/medium voltage switchgear design. | — | 0 |
| Application Design Engineer (CAD) Application Design Engineer (CAD) at Caterpillar's Electric Power Division responsible for designing and developing electrical projects using AutoCAD Electrical, interpreting customer requirements, and ensuring product quality and reliability. | — | 0 |
| Manager Category Procurement Manager Category Procurement responsible for leading strategic procurement categories to drive improvements in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) performance. This role involves shaping and executing category strategies, strengthening supplier performance, optimizing total cost, mitigating risk, and supporting enterprise business objectives across a global supply network, specifically for Caterpillar's Mexico Unformed Steel category. | — | 0 |
| Category Procurement Manager Category Procurement Manager at Caterpillar responsible for leading strategic procurement categories, developing global sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving improvements in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM). The role involves applying predictive cost modeling, market intelligence, and data analytics to inform sourcing decisions and build a high-performing global supplier network. | — | 0 |
| Senior Electronic Component Engineer Senior Electronic Component Engineer responsible for sensors used on Caterpillar engines and machines, including concept, specification, selection, validation, and support. The role involves overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations, investigating technical issues, managing vendors, and mentoring engineers. | — | 0 |
| Product Procurement Engineer Product Procurement Engineer at Caterpillar, managing sourcing, development, and quality feedback for Electrical, Electronics, and Drivetrain categories across NPI, CPI, and NSI. Collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain, and engages with suppliers to ensure parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements. | — | 0 |
| Quality Technician (IQA) - Late Shift - 4 Day Week Quality Technician responsible for auditing parts and machines, recording defect information, investigating root causes, and performing basic inspections and rework in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Quality Technician (PDI) - Late Shift - 4 Day Week Quality Technician responsible for ensuring the quality of machines leaving the facility through audits, defect recording, and supporting operational teams in resolving defects. This role involves conducting structured audits, identifying and investigating defects using root cause analysis, and communicating quality issues. | — | 0 |
| Quality Control Technician Quality Control Technician at Caterpillar responsible for verifying product and process compliance with design specifications and planned methods in a manufacturing environment. Involves audits, data capture, problem-solving in continuous improvement teams, and participation in new product introductions. Requires knowledge of Quality Management Systems, decision-making, and attention to detail. | — | 0 |
| Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions Director responsible for defining, delivering, and scaling connectivity and digital site solutions for intelligent, data-driven operations. Focuses on connectivity, infrastructure, edge computing, and platform integration in industrial environments. | — | 0 |
| Team Leader (Quality Support) - Day Shift Team Leader for Quality Support role at Caterpillar, focusing on product quality checks, audits, problem-solving, and team leadership within an industrial manufacturing environment. The role involves monitoring performance, leading daily meetings, training team members, and planning workload to meet quality and production targets. | — | 0 |
| Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer - Electric Drive Development This role involves performing lab testing of advanced drivetrain components and systems for new product development and continuous improvement projects within electric drive development at Caterpillar. Responsibilities include defining validation requirements, preparing components for testing, conducting tests, troubleshooting issues, analyzing data, and documenting findings. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science and strong skills in analytical thinking, decision making, communication, technical excellence, project management, product testing, and troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Procurement Analyst This role supports indirect procurement operations by providing analytics, process support, and operational expertise. It involves requisitioning, sourcing, cost analysis, purchase order execution, and supplier performance tracking. The role leverages tools like Excel and procurement systems, and explores the use of AI-enabled tools and digital solutions to enhance procurement effectiveness. | — | 0 |