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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| Software Engineer Software Engineer on the Platform Services team responsible for developing backend APIs for digital applications within Caterpillar's digital ecosystem. Focuses on core/common and reusable services. | — | 0 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst This Business Intelligence Analyst role at Caterpillar focuses on building visualizations and data to support the dealer portfolio, including scorecards and dashboards. The position involves gathering requirements, supporting development and testing, conducting market research, and preparing technical documentation. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant role supporting executives and ensuring smooth operations within the Central Europe District team of Caterpillar's EAME Distribution division. Responsibilities include calendar management, communication, meeting preparation, external liaison, event planning, travel arrangements, document attestation, license management, compliance monitoring, and general office administration. |
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| Control Systems Design Engineering Specialist - Electric Power This role focuses on developing complex hybrid control systems for electric power generation, including generators, inverters, and battery systems. It involves providing technical direction, ensuring collaboration, defining product requirements, and researching new methods for system and site control. The position requires extensive engineering experience and familiarity with tools like Codesys, Matlab, and Simulink. | — | 0 |
| Pump Mechanic This role is for a Pump Mechanic I at Caterpillar's SPM Oil & Gas division. The mechanic will assemble, service, maintain, evaluate, repair, and install reciprocating plunger pumps and their components. Responsibilities include inspection, disassembly, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for various pump models. The role requires working knowledge of oil and gas equipment and experience as a pump mechanic. | — | 0 |
| 2027 Ausbildung als Industriekaufmann/-frau (m/w/d) mit Zusatzqualifikation Int. Wirtschaftsmanagement Apprenticeship program for industrial clerks with additional qualification in international business management at Caterpillar. The role involves learning day-to-day commercial activities in an industrial company, including purchasing, sales, planning, accounting, controlling, and HR. It also includes insights into technical basics and foreign language skills. The program lasts 2.5 years and requires general or technical college entrance qualification, good grades in math, German, and English, and basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. | — | 0 |
| 2027 DHBW Student (m/w/d) - Elektrotechnik This is a dual study program in Electrical Engineering at Caterpillar, focusing on practical application of theory, automation of production processes, and gaining knowledge in various business areas. The program leads to a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree. | — | 0 |
| 2027 DHBW Student (m/w/d) - Maschinenbau This is a dual study program in Mechanical Engineering at Caterpillar, focusing on providing students with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in various aspects of mechanical engineering, including general mechanical engineering, design & development, and production technology. The program aims to develop students into engineers capable of contributing to product development and lifecycle management within the industrial sector. | — | 0 |
| Technical Planning Supervisor This role focuses on improving logistics and delivery of parts, designing processes and storage solutions, and solving operational issues within a manufacturing facility. It involves using CAD software for design and implementing continuous improvements based on feedback from various departments. | — | 0 |
| Used-Engines / Second Life Options Commercial Support Rep Commercial support representative for Caterpillar's Marine Aftermarket division, focusing on driving dealer success and customer satisfaction in the Middle East and Africa. The role involves identifying growth opportunities for used parts and engines, supporting sales strategies, increasing dealer sales through eCommerce, and providing feedback to internal teams. | — | 0 |
| Team Leader (Paint Quality) – Days Team Leader role focused on paint quality in a manufacturing environment, emphasizing leadership, defect identification, and continuous improvement within Caterpillar's industrial operations. | — | 0 |
| Category Buyer Category Buyer role focused on Steel Fabrication & Tube Assembly portfolio, developing and executing category strategy, optimizing supplier performance using QCLDM principles, and managing supplier relationships. Requires expertise in negotiation, contracts, purchasing, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing. | — | 0 |
| Material Planning Intern Internship role focused on material planning, ensuring timely demand transmission to suppliers, monitoring shipping performance, and optimizing supplier delivery models within Caterpillar's industrial operations. | — | 0 |
| Corinth Remanufacturing / Engine Component Machining II (3rd shift) This role is for an Engine Component Machining II position in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, performing quality checks, interpreting blueprints, and using various tools and equipment. The role requires attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work in a team. Basic computer skills and knowledge of engines and components are required, with machining and blueprint interpretation experience being preferred. | — | 0 |
| IT Analyst III This role is for an IT Analyst III at Caterpillar, focusing on SAP Basis administration and IT infrastructure management. Responsibilities include installing patches, building SAP environments, job scheduling, monitoring, system performance tuning, and providing Basis support. The role requires significant experience in SAP Basis administration, Linux/Unix environments, and knowledge of SAP applications like ECC, APO, SCM, CRM, and HANA DB. | — | 0 |
| QA Lead (Automation & AI) This role is for a QA Validation Architect focused on modernization programs, owning test strategy, automation, and quality governance. It requires strong technical depth, automation expertise, and leadership in quality assurance for enterprise platforms, but does not involve building or shipping AI/ML models. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer 1 Manufacturing Engineer 1 at Caterpillar focused on technical analysis of manufacturing processes, including production, costs, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. Responsibilities include identifying and implementing process enhancements, monitoring equipment reliability, providing coaching to technical staff, and offering engineering support for equipment and facilities. | — | 0 |
| Category Buyer II This role is a Category Buyer II at Caterpillar, focusing on procurement and supply chain management. The responsibilities include developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring quality, cost, and logistics targets are met using the QCLDM framework. The role requires working knowledge in Data Analytics, Effective Communications, Interpersonal Relationships, Negotiating, Contracts Management and Administration, Purchasing Tasks and Activities, Supplier Relationship Management, and Strategic Sourcing. | — | 0 |
| Training Consultant Develop and deliver training programs for dealers and customer-facing employees to maintain and improve their job skills, consulting business units and dealers on training needs. | — | 0 |
| Senior Training Consultant Develop and deliver training programs for dealers and customer-facing employees to maintain and improve their job skills, consulting business units and dealers on training needs. This role involves analyzing training methods, gathering performance data, and developing training dashboards using tools like Power BI. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst- Procesador de Embarques This role supports manufacturing processes by evaluating, documenting, and optimizing production processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality and safety. Responsibilities include executing manufacturing tasks according to SOPs, improving workflows, identifying and implementing process improvements, and supporting manufacturing processes through validation and reporting. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Technician Entry-level Field Service Technician role at Caterpillar's SPM Oil & Gas division, responsible for delivering, installing, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing surface control equipment on customer locations. Requires a clean driving record and availability for on-call periods and overtime. Focuses on safety, customer service, and adherence to company policies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Digital Adoption Representative This role focuses on driving the adoption of digital initiatives and new technologies within Caterpillar's dealer network to enhance customer satisfaction and fuel business growth. The Senior Digital Adoption Representative acts as a strategic advisor, leading process improvements and developing adoption strategies for new products and platforms. | — | 0 |
| Sr Engineer-Test/Validation Senior Welding Engineer at Caterpillar responsible for leading and participating in the design and process development of structural components, ensuring strength and fatigue performance. The role also involves contributing to the advancement of welding automation in Caterpillar's China facilities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Key responsibilities include applying new welding technologies, optimizing plant layout and material flow, conducting welding audits, optimizing structural designs, analyzing failed components, and benchmarking competitors. | — | 0 |
| CNC This role is for a CNC operator in the industrial manufacturing sector, focusing on safety, quality, performance, cost control, equipment maintenance, 5S, and standardized operations. It requires a technical secondary school education or above, with at least one year of experience in a similar manufacturing environment. Experience in machining, heat treatment, assembly, or lean manufacturing is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Production Rep II メカニック This role involves the disassembly, assembly, and maintenance of hydraulic excavators, including the installation and operation of testing equipment. It also requires basic computer tasks like email and document preparation. The position is located at the Caterpillar Japan Ono Office. | — | 0 |
| Prove Design Mechanic Mechanical Engineer role focused on product design, testing, and manufacturing process support within the industrial sector. Responsibilities include performing design of simple parts, addressing technical problems in the production line, running tests, collecting data, and creating work instructions. Requires a degree in Mechanical/manufacturing engineering and understanding of mechanical drawings and GD&T. Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing experience are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Practicante de Recursos Humanos Seeking HR interns to create a Digital Communications and Spaces Hub. Requires current university students in Psychology, Administration, HR, or related engineering fields. Must have experience with design programs (Photoshop, Premier, Audition), strong communication skills, and intermediate English proficiency. Familiarity with Office Suite is also needed. This is a full-time, in-person internship with a monthly stipend. | — | 0 |
| Fleet Maintenance Planner Fleet Maintenance Planner responsible for operational support and scheduling for asset planned maintenance, overhauls, and equipment swaps, managing assets in CMMS, and creating Power BI dashboards for tracking and operational readiness. | — | 0 |
| Product Service Engineer - MineStar OnBoard Product Service Engineer focused on field validation and problem management for Caterpillar's MineStar OnBoard system, involving collaboration with dealers and customers, coordinating investigations, and working with engineering on corrective actions. The role supports product performance, reliability, and maintainability, and assists in service publications and training content development. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Project Engineer - Welding Technologies Manufacturing Project Engineer for Welding Technologies at Caterpillar, focusing on advanced welding processes, digital automation, and large-scale manufacturing. The role involves technical leadership, process improvement, integration of automated systems, and project management within fabrication facilities. | — | 0 |
| Analista de Aseguramiento de la Calidad The role is an Analista de Aseguramiento de la Calidad (Quality Assurance Analyst) at Caterpillar, focusing on manufacturing quality control. Responsibilities include using measurement tools, interpreting drawings, inspecting purchased and finished materials, releasing materials in SAP, and generating non-conformance reports. The role emphasizes safety culture, 5S methodology, and adherence to quality management systems. | — | 0 |
| Quality Engineer Quality Engineer role at Caterpillar focused on supporting quality management system audits, leading root cause and corrective action efforts, and ensuring built-in quality in the plant. Responsibilities include improving quality practices, providing quality support, developing training programs, conducting internal audits, implementing idea generation and corrective action processes, and supporting Lean Manufacturing and SAP integration. | — | 0 |
| Programador / Programadora de Producción Programador / Programadora de Producción at Caterpillar in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. This role involves programming, coordinating, and controlling production schedules, analyzing production capacities and material shortages to generate daily production orders. Responsibilities include analyzing and resolving production scheduling problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing production schedules by reviewing workflow, inventory levels, capacity limitations, machinery failures, and product quality. | — | 0 |
| Service Center Supervisor Supervises day-to-day operations at a service center, managing hourly workers in the refurbishment of equipment, developing production plans, ensuring customer satisfaction, and overseeing safety and quality standards. Responsible for staff training and development, and implementing process improvements like Lean Manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift) Manager for a 2nd shift distribution center, supervising up to 20 hourly personnel. Responsibilities include leading teams, driving operational excellence, ensuring safety and compliance, overseeing inventory and equipment management, and managing administrative tasks. | — | 0 |
| Programador / Programadora de Producción The Programador / Programadora de Producción at Caterpillar is responsible for supervising, scheduling, coordinating, and controlling production programs, as well as managing production order lifecycles. This role involves developing production plans, sequencing orders based on capacity and material availability, and ensuring operational excellence by monitoring workflow, inventory, and machinery. The position also requires analyzing and solving production scheduling problems, ensuring on-time delivery, and tracking key performance indicators. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and updating performance metric dashboards are also key responsibilities. | — | 0 |
| Supplier Development Engineer Supplier Development Engineer role focused on ensuring the quality of incoming supplies by conducting tests, assessments, and audits. The role involves generating reports on supplier quality, guiding suppliers to reduce defect rates, researching potential vendors, and supporting suppliers in performance improvement through process enhancements. Requires experience in foundry or machining, understanding of data analytics for process improvement, and working knowledge of Power BI and data analytics. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Analyst This role is for a Supply Chain Analytics Analyst at Caterpillar's Remanufacturing Division. The primary focus is on using advanced Excel, Power BI, and other tools to analyze demand, order, and inventory data, providing actionable insights to support business decisions in a manufacturing environment. The role involves inventory management, performance reporting, and partnering with supply chain and operations teams. | — | 0 |
| EHS Professional This role focuses on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) projects and assignments within Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD). The professional will lead initiatives related to regulatory compliance, improve facility and enterprise processes, and develop comprehensive EHS programs. The role requires extensive experience in collaboration, decision-making, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and EHS policy compliance to ensure safe operations and adherence to legal standards. | — | 0 |
| Senior Communications Specialist - Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology Division This role is for a Senior Communications Specialist in the Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology Division at Caterpillar. The primary focus is on developing and executing communication strategies, supporting senior leaders, and managing communication plans to drive business objectives. While the role mentions "digital solutions and technology" and analyzing "communications metrics to refine strategies," it does not involve the core craft of building or deploying AI/ML models or systems. The use of AI tools is not specified as a core requirement or focus. | — | 0 |
| Welder 3 - CI Tech - 3rd Shift This role is for a Welder 3 on the 3rd shift at Caterpillar, focusing on performing miscellaneous repairs and maintenance of tooling/fixtures, fabrication of new tooling/equipment, and assisting with basic software support and assembly planning tasks. The position involves manual MIG welding, material preparation, and general manufacturing knowledge. | — | 0 |
| Digital Business Analyst DP-005488 This role is a Digital Business Analyst at Caterpillar, focusing on providing day-to-day support for product implementation, customization, and problem resolution. It involves coordinating with development and support teams, identifying and reporting issues, gathering customer feedback, and answering customer questions. The role requires knowledge of business analysis, decision-making, software change request management, software engineering, problem management, product business knowledge, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Top candidates will have experience with SQL and Python, ability to analyze business value, and collaborate with various teams to deliver business solutions. | — | 0 |
| Finished Machine Transporter - 1st Shift Operates heavy machinery (Caterpillar product SSL/MTL/CTL/MHE) to perform material handling and warehousing functions, including receiving, processing, storing, moving, and shipping of prime product at BCP facilities. Requires adherence to standard work instructions, ability to train others, and knowledge of CPS principles. | — | 0 |
| Lead Business Intelligence Analyst Lead Business Intelligence Analyst role focused on developing quantitative approaches like business simulations, data mining, modeling, and advanced statistical analysis to support strategic cost reduction initiatives within Caterpillar's Power & Energy Procurement organization. The role involves coaching junior analysts and exploring new digital technologies. | — | 0 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst This role focuses on using data to solve business problems, create metrics and reports, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to support product decisions within Caterpillar's digital and technology organization. It's an entry-level position ideal for building foundational skills in data analysis and business intelligence. | — | 0 |
| Laser Cladding technician Experienced Laser Cladding Technician to perform laser cladding processes for repairing and restoring shafts, housings, and other critical components. Requires hands-on experience in laser cladding equipment operation, materials science, and precision repair techniques. | — | 0 |
| Operador de Robot Operates robotic welding cells, prepares joints for welding, and performs complementary welding tasks to ensure product quality. Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include following procedures, maintaining a clean workspace, transporting components, verifying weld conformity, and participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for the robotic cell. The role involves basic computer skills, basic English, measurement instruments, welding knowledge, quality tools, and programming language basics. Experience with automated or mechanized processes and welding is desired. | — | 0 |
| Corinth Remanufacturing / Engine Component Machining I (2nd shift) PART TIME This is a part-time Engine Component Machining I position in Caterpillar's Remanufacturing Division. Responsibilities include loading and unloading machines, interpreting blueprints, performing quality checks, operating various tools and equipment, and working in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. | — | 0 |
| Material Planning Analyst This role is responsible for scheduling, planning, and overseeing material procurement, production, and delivery processes within Caterpillar's supply chain and logistics operations. It involves developing material plans, organizing material flow, generating forecasts, and managing replenishment planning to meet service levels. | — | 0 |