Currently tracking 22 active AI roles, down 30% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $113k–$240k (avg $180k).
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.
Caterpillar currently has 45 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Data Scientist (3), Manager, Product Management (Platform) (3), Autonomy Development Engineer (2), Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist (2), Senior Autonomy Engineer (2). Most positions are in Engineering and Product.
Caterpillar's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (60%), data (27%), serving infrastructure (9%). 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 (29 roles), China (2 roles), Belgium (2 roles).
Job postings at Caterpillar most frequently mention: Software Engineering, Robotics, Machine Learning, Debugging, Python.
In the past 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 70 new AI-related roles. That is a +40% change versus the prior 30 days (50 → 70).
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| Control Systems Senior Engineer Senior Engineer role focused on leading the development and global direction of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test capabilities for Battery Management System (BMS) software within Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating HiL testing, defining test requirements, owning HiL hardware capability, supporting plant model development, and improving HiL utilization across multiple hardware generations. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills in hardware and software, with experience in product testing and embedded systems. | — | 0 |
| Qualitätsfachkraft - Serienfertigung (m/w/d) Quality Assurance professional for series production at Caterpillar's Mannheim facility, focusing on internal inspections, component testing, documentation, and process optimization within a regulated manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer |
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| Facility Procurement Professional This role is for a Facility Procurement Professional at Caterpillar, focusing on supporting supply-related activities for a facility. Key responsibilities include managing material and services flow, identifying cost and inventory reductions, operating supply network procurement functions, and collaborating with business partners and suppliers. The role requires knowledge of data-driven decision making, analytical thinking, Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP), Supplier Management, and Supply Chain Management. | — | 0 |
| Test Technician Offline This role involves operating as part of an off-line process team responsible for the fitment, rework, and testing of parts/products to Caterpillar's acceptance standards. The primary responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling components, accumulating and recording test data, calibrating and maintaining test stations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements. The role also involves contributing to daily production requirements and continuous improvement activities. | — | 0 |
| Site Solutions Manager The Site Solutions Manager role is part of Caterpillar's Customer Facing team, focused on developing and implementing tailored solutions for customers in Africa, the Middle East, Eurasia, and Latin America. This role involves working with customers and dealers to improve product and service performance, conducting site assessments, deploying technology, and acting as a technical resource during the sales cycle. The goal is to solve customer pain points, accelerate decision-making, and improve customer outcomes by leveraging a wide range of offerings including digital and technology solutions. | — | 0 |
| Quality Gate Auditor (Afternoons- 4 day week) This role is for a Quality Gate Auditor at Caterpillar, focusing on inspecting parts and machines to ensure quality standards are met in a manufacturing environment. It involves recording defect information, conducting basic inspections, and communicating findings. The role emphasizes adherence to quality standards, safety, and process improvement within an industrial setting. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer-Java Senior Java Developer role focused on cloud-based technology projects, requiring extensive experience in Java, J2EE, and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include technical delivery, application design, development, and unit testing of web and desktop applications within a cloud environment. The role emphasizes leveraging Java expertise and cloud technologies for developing transition strategies and introducing new technologies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Digital Product Owner Senior Digital Product Owner at Caterpillar, responsible for maximizing product value, defining work for scrum teams, and managing the product roadmap and backlog. Requires strong business analysis, decision-making, and communication skills. Experience in software product management and understanding of technical aspects is needed. Nice to have: Cat domain knowledge, data analytics, and commercializing APIs. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer- AEM This role focuses on designing and developing web applications using the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform, including custom components, workflows, and Java APIs. It requires experience with AEM as a cloud solution, migrating applications, and integrating with other Adobe products like Target, Analytics, and Campaign. The role also involves CI/CD pipeline setup, TDD, and application architecture patterns. | — | 0 |
| Category Buyer III Responsible for developing and executing global category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving performance excellence in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM). Requires experience in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, or engineering, with a strong understanding of 6 Sigma and negotiation skills. | — | 0 |
| Manager Category Procurement Manages strategic breakthrough categories to deliver year over year Quality Cost Logistics Development Management (QCLDM) performance improvement. Accountable for the development, communication, and implementation of a worldwide sourcing strategy for a specific category. Identifying performance gaps within the supply base and developing improvement plans for the identified gaps. Collaborating with the Supply Network on risk mitigation and using predictive cost modeling both geographic and component-based. Identifying, developing, and managing a high-performing global supply network for one or more categories leveraging Procurement Classification Codes (PCC). | — | 0 |
| Senior Java Developer Caterpillar is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join their multi-disciplinary delivery teams that deliver world-class mining software solutions. The role involves developing Java-based applications and services within the MineStar ecosystem, focusing on enterprise customers and contributing to the company's digital strategy. Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining software, working with scrum teams, contributing to solution design, participating in code reviews, supporting production operations, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires 7+ years of relevant commercial development experience with skills in microservices, distributed architecture, database design, cloud infrastructure, build/test tools, RESTful APIs, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Python. | — | 0 |
| Senior Autonomy Engineer - QA Engineer Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer - QA Engineer to join their mining software solutions team. The role involves end-to-end quality ownership, creating and maintaining test artifacts, defining and upholding QA processes, partnering with engineers for product quality, designing and building automated tests for backend services, UI, and API layers, contributing to the Cucumber + Playwright automation framework, enabling continuous testing via CI/CD pipelines, and performing various types of testing. The role requires strong understanding of SDLC and Agile, test analysis and design, experience with automated test suites, REST API testing, troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript/Java, Playwright, Cucumber/BDD, CI/CD pipelines, and test documentation. | — | 0 |
| Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Technician Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Technician role at Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) in Shrewsbury, UK. The role focuses on ensuring internally manufactured and externally sourced components meet required standards for production. Responsibilities include supporting inspection, investigation, and continuous improvement activities, working with Quality, Process, and Operations teams to identify and address quality issues at the source. The position requires a practical mindset, comfort with data and measurement, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving approach. | — | 0 |
| Product Owner Product Owner for Caterpillar's Cat® MineStar™ Solutions, a mining technology platform. This role is embedded with an Agile delivery team, focusing on maximizing value by ensuring the team backlog is clear, prioritized, and execution-ready. Responsibilities include translating strategy into features and stories, driving backlog refinement, providing day-to-day clarifications, and accepting completed work. The role emphasizes tactical product leadership within a delivery-aligned context, focusing on effective team execution and predictable outcomes. | — | 0 |
| Digital Product Owner - Salesforce Product Owner for Salesforce ecosystem, focusing on Sales Cloud and Experience Cloud. Responsibilities include supporting customers, coordinating with engineers, identifying and reporting issues, gathering feedback, and driving new initiatives and roadmap development. Requires strong understanding of Salesforce capabilities, business analysis, and effective communication skills. | — | 0 |
| Vorarbeiter operative Logistik (m/w/d) The role is for a Logistics Operations Supervisor (Vorarbeiter operative Logistik) at Caterpillar's Mannheim facility. Responsibilities include work allocation, staff and fleet planning, monitoring work execution, ensuring accuracy of incoming goods, inventory management, capacity monitoring, material booking, ensuring smooth material supply, process analysis and improvement, supporting CPS processes (like 5S, FIFO), onboarding and training staff, and reporting to the Section Manager. Requires a vocational training in a technical field, preferably in logistics, with additional logistics training being a plus. Experience in SAP and MS Office, willingness to work shifts, several years of logistics experience, and initial leadership experience are required. Strong German language skills (B2) and good English skills (B1) are necessary. The role involves on-site work. | — | 0 |
| Opérateur - Opératrice / assembleur Monteur (F/H) This role is for an operator/assembler in a manufacturing environment, responsible for supplying assembly lines with parts and assembling heavy machinery like tractors, excavators, and loaders. No prior experience is required as training is provided. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and safety within an industrial setting. | — | 0 |
| Senior Product Procurement Engineer Senior Product Procurement Engineer role focused on managing the sourcing of parts for new product introduction, continuous improvement, and new source introduction. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing source decisions, driving organizational alignment through data management (spend, supplier performance), conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE). Requires strong analytical, communication, and strategic sourcing skills. | — | 0 |
| Senior Team Leader EHS Senior Team Leader for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at Caterpillar Remanufacturing facility in Fargo, North Dakota. Responsibilities include identifying safety/health/environmental hazards, ensuring EHS training compliance, auditing EHS programs, and monitoring performance reports. The role involves leadership, mentoring, and supervision of a small team to achieve EHS goals and support sustainability initiatives within a circular economy framework. | — | 0 |
| Technical Support Representative Technical Support Representative for Caterpillar's mining products, acting as a liaison between dealers and customers to manage product performance and identify improvement opportunities. | — | 0 |
| Assembler-25 This role is an Assembler at Caterpillar, responsible for performing daily production line operations according to the manufacturing process flow. Key duties include adhering to safety and quality standards, meeting production pace requirements, assisting team members, performing equipment checks and daily maintenance, and participating in Lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvements. A mechanical-related vocational school education or above is required, with prior assembly or testing experience being preferred. | — | 0 |
| Assembler-24 Assembler role focused on performing daily production line operations according to process flow, adhering to safety and quality standards, and meeting production rhythm. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, 5S standards, participating in Lean principles, process improvement, and standardized work. Requires vocational school education in mechanical fields, with assembly or testing experience preferred. | — | 0 |
| Assembler-23 This role is responsible for performing daily production line operations according to the production process flow. Key responsibilities include adhering to safety regulations, meeting quality and production targets, performing basic equipment maintenance, and participating in process improvement initiatives. The role requires a vocational school education or above in a mechanical-related major, with experience in assembly or testing being preferred. | — | 0 |
| Assembler-22 Assembler role focused on daily production line operations according to manufacturing process flow, adhering to safety and quality standards, meeting production pace, performing basic equipment maintenance, and participating in LEAN initiatives for continuous improvement. Requires vocational school education in a mechanical field and prior assembly or testing experience is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Assembler-21 This role involves performing daily production line operations according to the manufacturing process flow, adhering to safety and quality standards, meeting production pace requirements, and participating in process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a vocational school degree or higher in a mechanical-related field and prior assembly or testing experience is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Assembler-20 This role is for an Assembler at Caterpillar, responsible for performing daily production line operations according to the manufacturing process flow. Key duties include adhering to safety and quality standards, meeting production pace requirements, performing basic equipment maintenance, and participating in lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvements. A vocational school degree in a mechanical-related field is preferred, along with assembly or testing experience. | — | 0 |
| Assembler-19 Assembler role focused on daily production line operations according to process flow, adhering to safety and quality standards, meeting production rhythm, and participating in Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives. Requires vocational school education in a mechanical field and prior assembly or testing experience is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Machinist Ⅳ This role involves operating CNC machining centers and assembly lines to perform additional processing, assembly, and quality control tasks. It requires adherence to safety and quality standards, meeting production targets, and maintaining equipment and work environment. The position also involves training junior employees on machine operation and production processes. | — | 0 |
| Lead Technical Support Engineer Lead Technical Support Engineer for Caterpillar's digital application products, focusing on dealer tools for eCommerce solutions. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, incident management, change management, problem management, and documentation. Requires experience in application support, problem management, and ITSM. | — | 0 |
| HR Intern HR Intern role at Caterpillar, supporting training, employee file management, communications, and various HR processes. Requires a degree in Human Resources Management and good communication skills. Familiarity with Office 365 software is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Demand Plan & Ord Sch Analyst This role manages customer inquiries for order lead time and order configuration changes, ensuring new orders and order changes are successfully received by the order system. Responsibilities include supervising new sales orders, auditing order change requests, serving as the primary contact for customer inquiries, and managing ready-to-ship dates. The role requires analytical thinking, demand management, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, with a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform tools. Experience with Python and automation is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Asociado/a de Almacén Warehouse Associate role at Caterpillar, responsible for validating, separating, labeling, moving, storing, and picking materials. Tasks include handling components up to 15kg, operating a cellophane wrapper, consolidating materials, identifying safety and quality improvement opportunities, meeting goals, and completing checklists. The role emphasizes correct material handling and adherence to safety and quality standards. | — | 0 |
| Sustainability Communications Manager This role is responsible for delivering strategic internal and external communications that advance Caterpillar's global sustainability efforts. It involves managing the annual sustainability report, integrating sustainability into various communication channels, and advising on external partnerships and media opportunities. The role also supports sustainability disclosure strategy by translating complex reporting and regulatory requirements into clear narratives. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Controls Engineer This role is for a Facilities Controls Engineer at Caterpillar, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving control systems for industrial machining equipment and robotic assemblies. The engineer will work with various PLC/HMI/NC systems, robotics (Fanuc, Kuka), vision systems, and data management. Key responsibilities include providing engineering support, participating in new equipment launches, assisting with machine troubleshooting and training, and performing asset health analysis. Strong logic programming, VFD, servo motor amplifier, and networking skills are required, along with the ability to read schematics. | — | 0 |
| Assembler II Assembler II at Caterpillar is responsible for preparing and assembling products according to work instructions, SOPs, blueprints, and risk assessments. This skilled technician performs most tasks independently, ensuring quality products that meet safety and efficiency standards. The role also involves testing completed products, maintaining housekeeping, training others, and comprehending the entire assembly process. | — | 0 |
| Product Change Control Engineer Product Change Control Engineer at Caterpillar responsible for coordinating engineering releasing activities between design and procurement/scheduling, managing change management data, analyzing engineering releases, and ensuring accurate product structure based on engineering design. Requires a degree in Engineering, strong attention to detail, cross-team integration skills, and proficiency in MRP and SAP systems. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Project Engineer - Welding Technologies Manufacturing Project Engineer role focused on advancing large-scale manufacturing operations through engineering projects that improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost. The role involves working with advanced welding and fabrication processes, digital automation, and manufacturing engineering to drive industrialization and process optimization. It partners with design engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to deliver scalable solutions from New Product Introduction (NPI) through production ramp-up, using structured problem-solving and data-driven decision making. | — | 0 |
| Global Dealer Learning Intern Internship role focused on creating learning content and preparing facilities for technician training at Caterpillar's Product Support & Logistics Division. Requires collaboration with instructors, use of Microsoft Office, and on-site presence. | — | 0 |
| Control Systems Engineer Control Systems Engineer role at Caterpillar focused on designing, implementing, and analyzing electronic control systems for advanced machinery. Responsibilities include integrating electrical and mechanical systems, developing control logic, assessing requirements, and analyzing field data to diagnose issues. Requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with experience in electrical schematics and FMEA processes being a plus. | — | 0 |
| Condition Monitoring Operations Manager This role manages a team of Condition Monitoring Advisors (CMAs) for Caterpillar, focusing on improving machine uptime and reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for large earthmoving and mining products. The manager leads daily operations, ensures quality recommendations, manages team metrics, and drives continuous process improvement for condition monitoring tools and strategies. The role requires expertise in machine data analysis, predictive maintenance, and customer-facing consulting. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift Maintenance Technician I role focused on performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and material-handling equipment in industrial facilities. Responsibilities include responding to service requests, troubleshooting equipment problems, coordinating with other technicians, and maintaining a safe work environment. Requires experience with industrial electrical/electronic equipment, automated production plants, PLCs, and mechanical systems. | — | 0 |
| Engenheiro de Projetos de Manufatura Manufacturing Project Engineer responsible for leading cross-functional teams in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Scope includes ensuring delivery of required deliverables, establishing manufacturing standards, documenting critical paths, performing risk assessments, and managing communication between manufacturing, product groups, and stakeholders. Also leads new product introduction evaluations from investment analysis to introduction timeline definition. | — | 0 |
| Operations Automation Technician Operations Automation Technician role at Caterpillar focused on maintaining and troubleshooting robotic, mechanical, electrical, and automated systems in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include system diagnostics, parts inventory, reporting, training end-users, and collaborating with various teams to resolve technical issues and implement improvements. Requires knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, and technical troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager role at Caterpillar focused on developing, implementing, and monitoring sustainability initiatives, environmental compliance, and operational sustainability. Responsibilities include driving greenhouse gas reduction, managing facility environmental activities, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Engineering Senior Specialist - Cybersecurity This role focuses on developing embedded cybersecurity solutions and software for Caterpillar's product lines, including ECU component software, system-wide onboard security, and development tools. The candidate will lead a team in designing, developing, configuring, and testing security-enabling software using languages like C/C++, Java, and Python, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity principles and practices within an Agile framework. | — | 0 |
| Vigilante This role is for a security guard at Caterpillar, responsible for patrolling, access control, monitoring security systems (CCTV, alarms), and responding to incidents. It requires a high school education, a valid security guard course, and a driver's license. Basic computer skills and teamwork are essential. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Performance Engineer This role focuses on supply chain performance improvement using data analytics and SQL. Responsibilities include identifying business improvement opportunities, managing projects, developing optimal supply chains, and analyzing data to enhance cost-effectiveness and inventory utilization. The role requires strong skills in SQL, Power BI, Excel, and project management, with a focus on logistics, MRP, process improvement, and supplier management within an industrial manufacturing context. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Lab Intern Mechanical Lab Intern at Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) to document repair processes, aid in developing and validating disassembly/assembly procedures, and learn about tooling, equipment, and shop safety. The goal is to build interest in Heavy Equipment Technician careers and develop technical/workplace skills. | — | 0 |