Caterpillar
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
- HQ
- Irving, US
- Founded
- 1925
- Funding
- Public (CAT)
- Website
- caterpillar.com
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.
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
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 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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| Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift Quality Inspector for Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) focusing on the C13 production line. Responsibilities include performing quality inspections on engine blocks and cylinder heads, supporting quality issues, executing containments, conducting special studies, monitoring quality performance indicators, and ensuring adherence to standard work. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement in product quality and production efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Senior Market Professional Senior Market Professional in Caterpillar's Electric Power Division to help customers define and develop prime power applications, staying current with R&D compatible with the corporation's business. Responsibilities include serving as an in-house expert, working on complex technical projects, maintaining external affiliations, and analyzing customer needs to lead solution design. | — | 0 |
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| SkillBridge – Power Systems Engineer I Power Systems Engineer I role focused on the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems, including automation and control solutions. Responsibilities include programming, testing, commissioning, and technical support for low- and medium-voltage generator paralleling control systems. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Engineer I – Electric Power Power Systems Engineer I supporting the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems, delivering automation and control solutions for complex power systems from concept through commissioning. Responsibilities include identifying retrofit opportunities, programming and testing control systems, converting legacy PLC programs, developing PLC/HMI applications, and providing technical support. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Engineer I – Electric Power Power Systems Engineer I supporting the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems, delivering automation and control solutions for complex power systems. Responsibilities include design, programming, testing, and commissioning of generator paralleling control systems, converting legacy PLC programs, and developing PLC/HMI applications. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Engineer I – Electric Power Power Systems Engineer I supporting the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. This role involves delivering automation and control solutions for complex power systems, executing projects from concept through commissioning, and providing technical support. | — | 0 |
| Machinist Trainee - 2nd and 3rd Shifts - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental Entry-level Machinist Trainee program at Caterpillar, focusing on learning CNC machine operation, blueprint reading, and precision measurement for industrial manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| Associate Design Engineer, CAD – Electric Power Associate Design Engineer, CAD – Electric Power at Caterpillar. This role involves creating and modifying electrical, communication, switchgear, control panel, and automation schematics using CAD tools for power solutions in data centers, healthcare, and emergency power systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Vault), and Microsoft Office. Experience with 3D CAD and scripting languages is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Inventory Control Coordinator Inventory Control Coordinator role focused on ensuring material requirements for assigned products are met within timeframes, coordinating with production, resolving material issues, and managing bill of materials and associated data. Requires knowledge of inventory management, DRP, MRP, and supply chain management principles. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Engineer 1-Electric Power Field Service Engineer role supporting electrical power systems, including switchgear and generator controls. Responsibilities include startup, maintenance, repair, warranty claims, and customer training. Requires technical expertise in electrical systems and customer service skills. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Engineer 1-Electric Power Field Service Engineer role supporting electric power generation systems, focusing on switchgear and generator controls. Responsibilities include startup, maintenance, repair, and customer training. Requires technical expertise in electrical systems and problem-solving skills. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Engineer 1-Electric Power Field Service Engineer role supporting electrical power generation systems, including switchgear and generator controls. Responsibilities include startup, maintenance, repair, warranty claims, and customer training. Requires technical expertise in electrical systems and problem-solving skills. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Engineer 1-Electric Power Field Service Engineer for Caterpillar's Electric Power Division, responsible for supporting startups, warranty claims, repairs, and preventative maintenance for switchgear systems. Requires technical expertise, customer focus, and data analysis skills. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Engineer 1-Electric Power Field Service Engineer role supporting electric power generation systems, focusing on switchgear and generator controls. Responsibilities include startup, maintenance, repair, warranty claims, and customer training. Requires technical expertise in electrical systems and customer service skills. | — | 0 |
| Weld Training Supervisor This role is for a Weld Training Supervisor at Caterpillar, focusing on hands-on training and skill development for production welding teams. It involves assessing skills, developing training plans, evaluating weld quality, and collaborating with operations leadership. The ideal candidate has strong production welding expertise and structured training capabilities. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Manager Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Caterpillar, overseeing the development, support, and improvement of manufacturing processes in a high-volume, high-mix factory. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe and efficient operations through lean manufacturing principles, robust process design, and technical excellence. Responsibilities include managing process planning, documentation, implementation, and maintenance, researching process performance data for improvements, managing engineering teams, and troubleshooting production problems. | — | 0 |
| Performance Engineer Performance Engineer role at Caterpillar supporting engine production performance, factory test operations, and global customer applications. Responsibilities include developing and publishing engine performance data, analyzing special rating requests, creating custom performance data, supporting product support teams, collaborating with global teams, developing factory hot test specifications, providing support to test operations, and driving test process improvements. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, with preferred experience in engine performance, troubleshooting, factory testing, and data analysis skills like Python or SQL. | — | 0 |
| Autonomy Development Engineer Software development role working with machine collision mitigation and avoidance systems for Caterpillar's Integrated Technology Solutions division. Responsibilities include developing new features, interacting with hardware, troubleshooting, and coordinating with testing teams using C++ and Python. | — | 0 |
| Senior Performance Engineer This role focuses on leading engine production performance, factory test operations, and global customer application support, with a focus on new product introduction. It involves solving complex engineering problems related to engine performance and production processes using advanced data analysis and test leadership, aiming to improve product quality, factory efficiency, and customer outcomes. The role also provides technical leadership and drives continuous improvement initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Engineer 1-Electric Power Field Service Engineer for Caterpillar's Electric Power Division, responsible for supporting startups, warranty claims, repairs, and preventative maintenance for switchgear and generator control systems. Requires technical expertise, customer interaction, and travel. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician IV Operations Team Member IV at Caterpillar, focused on identifying and resolving problems in engine production, test, and repair. Requires engine experience, mechanical repair skills, electrical testing proficiency, blueprint reading, and computer skills. Role involves floating to different areas to meet production needs. | — | 0 |
| Technical Program Manager Technical Program Manager for Caterpillar's Driver Safety System, leading the development, integration, and delivery of Operator Monitoring Systems for construction and mining machines. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, project schedules, budgets, risks, and ensuring alignment with business objectives, with a strong technical understanding of machine vision and functional safety. | — | 0 |
| Design Engineer Design Engineer at Caterpillar focusing on engine and cooling installation systems for heavy equipment. Responsibilities include CAD design, performance validation, concept development, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure durability, serviceability, and performance. | — | 0 |
| In Process Validation Technician - PAINT This role performs quality inspections on painted tractor and excavator structures using various tools and checklists, documents quality issues, performs SAP transactions, and may conduct minor paint touch-ups. It requires previous paint/powder coat experience and SAP transaction experience, with prior visual quality auditor experience being a plus. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Analyst This role supports supply chain planning, sourcing, cost analysis, and purchase order activity within a manufacturing environment. It involves partnering with internal teams and suppliers to improve processes, maintain application systems, and apply analytical thinking to solve operational problems. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician IV- Test Cell Manufacturing Technician IV role focused on engine production line, test and repair, requiring engine experience, mechanical and electrical testing skills, blueprint reading, and computer proficiency. The role involves troubleshooting and performing basic repairs to meet production requirements. | — | 0 |
| Project Manager-Electric Power Project Manager for Electric Power Division focusing on custom switchgear projects, managing financial, commercial, contractual, and technical aspects from order entry to closeout. Requires strong business acumen, planning, process management, collaboration, problem-solving, and project management skills. | — | 0 |
| Associate Data Specialist Associate Data Specialist role supporting Master Data Management & Data Governance team at Cat Financial. Focuses on global data management, customer data pipelines, data quality, and strategic data projects. Involves analyzing requirements, discerning data accuracies, and researching/designing data specifications. | — | 0 |
| Data Specialist This role supports the Master Data Management & Data Governance team, focusing on global data management, data quality, and strategic data projects. It involves analyzing requirements, ensuring data accuracy, and documenting data specifications across the data lifecycle. Experience with SQL, Snowflake, or Salesforce is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Analyst The Logistics Analyst role at Caterpillar focuses on managing and improving logistics operations, including project management, vendor relations, and data analysis. This role is within the Product Support and Logistics Division and requires strong analytical and communication skills to drive operational performance and cost reduction. | — | 0 |
| CTL Tracker - 1st Shift This role is for a CTL Tracker on the 1st shift at Caterpillar, responsible for various tasks within the Job Function, following CPS principles, maintaining a clean work area, adhering to documented procedures, and utilizing overhead crane hoists. It requires assembly experience, ability to install CTL track, and experience with overhead hoists and cranes. Top candidates will have intermediate proficiency in standard work and manufacturing experience. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager - Division EHS Senior Manager for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) at Caterpillar. This role provides senior leadership and strategic direction for EHS across a global footprint, focusing on safety culture, compliance, auditing, education, and employee development to meet division goals and sustainability initiatives. The position involves developing and improving EHS processes, leading change, and indirectly leading a team of EHS professionals. | — | 0 |
| Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer role at Caterpillar, focusing on identifying and implementing enhancements to equipment and processes, executing manufacturing tasks, and providing engineering support. Requires working knowledge in accuracy, decision making, managing priorities, change control, lean manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes, and troubleshooting technical problems. | — | 0 |
| Senior Digital Engagement Consultant - Insights This role is a Senior Digital Engagement Consultant focused on driving adoption and engagement for Caterpillar's digital solutions, particularly those related to sales insights and opportunity lead generation. The consultant will act as a strategist, analyst, marketer, and relationship builder, working with product teams and regional teams to translate product capabilities into measurable business impact and scale adoption globally. The core focus is on turning digital innovation into real-world impact by helping dealers and internal partners fully adopt and realize the value of insight products. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager NPI - Earthmoving Paving Product Group Senior Manager NPI for Earthmoving Paving Product Group at Caterpillar, responsible for guiding multi-functional teams in delivering new customer features for current and future products, managing product cost reduction, and ensuring new product development addresses capacity, quality, velocity, and supplier development opportunities. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or similar, with strong program management, financial acumen, and tactical/strategic planning skills. Experience in global team leadership and product development is essential. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Engineer Supply Chain Planning Engineer at Caterpillar responsible for analyzing business improvement opportunities, evaluating ROI, resolving dealer order issues, analyzing system behavior, managing system-related issues, and partnering with IT for system enhancements and transformations. Requires knowledge of supply chain management, analytical thinking, decision making, and project management. Experience with SAP systems is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Distribution Research Consultant This role focuses on optimizing logistics processes and systems within Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division. It involves applying process improvement methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing logistics standards, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting system implementations, particularly with SAP systems. The role requires strong problem-solving, planning, and influencing skills, with a focus on improving order sourcing and management. | — | 0 |
| Quality Technician Air Tool Repair (Building C)-2nd Shift Quality Technician responsible for the repair, auditing, and certification of plant torque control equipment and general air and electric tools. This role involves using Datamyte statistical hardware and software for torque process control, troubleshooting, and diagnosis, requiring interaction with personnel to ensure proper torque procedures and assisting with quality hold rework. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Manager (Engineering) Logistics Manager (Engineering) leads a regional logistics engineering team responsible for delivering end-to-end supply chain and warehouse engineering solutions across multiple facilities. The role focuses on improving safety, capacity, efficiency, and automation performance within the Americas network, providing technical leadership for capital and continuous improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements. | — | 0 |
| Senior UX_UI Designer This role is for a Senior UX/UI Designer at Caterpillar, focusing on digital and technology solutions for customers and dealers. The designer will lead experience vision, coordinate design work, and deliver high-quality UX/UI solutions for eCommerce product teams. They will utilize emerging tools and workflows, participate in design workshops, and craft foundational experience artifacts. The role involves working with UX Leads and peers to align scope and expectations, participating in design reviews, tracking QA builds, and monitoring post-launch evaluation metrics for continuous improvement. While the company mentions leveraging AI capabilities, the core function of this role is UX/UI design, not direct AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Grinding Specialist - 2nd & 3rd Shift This role involves operating grinding machines to produce precision parts and components in an industrial manufacturing setting. It requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and basic knowledge of manufacturing processes. | — | 0 |
| Corinth Reman Disassembler I (various shifts) This role involves disassembling engines and/or components, performing correct sorting, and utilizing various tools and equipment in a manufacturing environment. It requires basic computer skills for data entry and reading standard work documents, with top candidates having experience with Microsoft Office, hoists, engines, and basic tooling. The position is physically demanding and requires adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage. | — | 0 |
| Machinist I - Night Shift Operate and set up various machines including robotics, machine centers, lathes, and hardening units. Calibrate precision measuring equipment, interpret blueprints, and understand CNC programming. Perform quality checks and ensure final product quality. Requires basic math, trigonometry, and knowledge of measurement tools. Must be able to troubleshoot setups and programming issues. | — | 0 |
| Senior Machine & Vehicle Controls Engineer Senior Machine & Vehicle Controls Engineer at Caterpillar, focusing on the end-to-end development of machine controls for Rigid Frame Trucks. Responsibilities include defining control strategies, driving simulations, influencing architecture, ensuring safety and quality, and leading validation efforts using various methodologies. Requires strong system engineering knowledge and experience in machine/vehicle control systems. | — | 0 |
| Iron Technician IV This role is for an Iron Technician IV at Caterpillar's SPM Oil & Gas division, responsible for the assembly and testing of mechanical components, particularly gate valves, within the oil and gas industry. The position involves performing duties of lower-level technicians, demonstrating leadership, managing workflow, ensuring quality control, and assisting with technical problem-solving. It requires working knowledge of oil and gas equipment and experience with specific valve types. | — | 0 |
| Quality Engineer Quality Engineer role focused on performing advanced inspection and audits to track, analyze, and report on materials, processes, and products to ensure conformance to company's quality standards within a manufacturing environment. Collaborates with manufacturing and engineering partners to prevent defects, reduce variation and waste, and strengthen quality system execution. | — | 0 |
| Chrome Plater - 1st Shift This role is for a Chrome Plater at Caterpillar, focusing on industrial manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include handling parts, maintaining chemical baths, operating machinery, performing maintenance on conveyor systems, and ensuring quality through blueprint interpretation and calibration. It requires manufacturing experience and the ability to read blueprints, with a focus on adherence to EPA directives for environmental compliance. | — | 0 |
| Large Power Systems IT Manager Leads an IT team delivering enterprise applications and manufacturing site technology, focusing on business partnership, customer-centered service delivery, and continuous application improvement. Responsibilities include managing application portfolios, liaising with manufacturing sites, sponsoring projects, overseeing infrastructure, and developing talent. | — | 0 |
| Lead Internal Auditor Lead Internal Auditor role at Caterpillar focused on performing process quality assessments to ensure conformance to company quality standards, regulatory and certification requirements, specifically supporting the CQMS internal auditing program under ISO9001/CQMS Clause 9.2 and indirectly supporting 3rd party marine certification activities for Aftertreatment products. | — | 0 |