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.
Currently tracking 22 active AI roles, down 30% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $113k–$240k (avg $180k).
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
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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| IT Analyst Infrastructure IT Analyst Infrastructure role supporting facility end computing devices, applications, and site-specific infrastructure. Responsibilities include implementation, integration, support, and security compliance for hardware and software, application account administration, and participation in technology deployment projects. | — | 0 |
| EHS Technician III EHS Technician III role focused on assisting with team leadership, coordinating daily operations, and providing training support within a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility. Responsibilities include maintaining cooperative team relationships, following training schedules, performing warehousing functions, and tracking safety metrics. | — | 0 |
| Senior Digital Product Owner - S&OP Order Planning Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of digital products supporting enterprise Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Dealer Order Planning capabilities. Define and deliver a multi-year product roadmap, acting as the connective layer between business stakeholders and technical teams. This role combines strategic product leadership with hands-on execution across backlog management, UAT, and product lifecycle ownership, driving improvements in planning performance, system adoption, and decision-making capabilities. |
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| Category Buyer This role is for a Category Buyer focused on fuel systems within Caterpillar's Power & Energy Procurement team. The buyer will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction, inventory reduction, and quality improvement. The role requires expertise in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) and strong skills in communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. | — | 0 |
| Senior Autonomy Project Team Lead Lead the development, integration, and delivery of remote control systems for construction and mining machines, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role focuses on technical leadership within the Autonomy & Automation Division, coordinating programs, managing schedules, budgets, and risks for safety-critical hardware-software systems. | — | 0 |
| Training & Development Specialist - CNC / Machining Operations The role focuses on designing, implementing, and delivering technical training programs for CNC machining operations within a manufacturing environment. It involves assessing training needs, developing curriculum, facilitating learning experiences, and evaluating training effectiveness to improve production readiness, safety, and employee development. | — | 0 |
| Mining Application Specialist - MineStar This role supports and maintains Caterpillar's autonomous haul trucks and MineStar Command system at a mine site. Responsibilities include implementing and optimizing the system, providing customer support, troubleshooting hardware and software, measuring performance, and creating training materials. The role requires experience in mining technology and field support, with a focus on autonomous systems. | — | 0 |
| Senior Product Service Engineer (Dealer Service Tools) This role focuses on developing and improving tooling solutions for Caterpillar dealers, ensuring product quality and serviceability. Responsibilities include evaluating production processes, correcting design flaws, and gathering feedback for product enhancements. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in mechanical aptitude and dealer technical support being advantageous. | — | 0 |
| Lead Connectivity Project Manager Lead Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity projects that enable Enterprise Services Growth strategy by capturing data, generating insights, developing go-to-market strategies, and offering a wide range of customer-focused solutions through our tools and applications. Caterpillar’s sensor-to-screen technologies put valuable information from equipment into the hands of the users. | — | 0 |
| Senior Design Engineer, Engine Components Senior Design Engineer for Engine Components at Caterpillar, focusing on New Product Introduction, New Source Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, and Cost Reduction for Piston, Ring, and Liner (PRL) systems. Responsibilities include design evaluation, coordinating hardware for testing, analyzing component performance (oil consumption, blowby, wear life), managing design control, and collaborating with the supply base. Basic skill development in simulation tools is also expected. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manufacturing Support - Fabrications Planner - 3rd Shift This role supports Manufacturing Engineers and fabrications on the plant floor by designing and documenting layouts, tooling, fixtures, handling systems, safety, and ergonomics. The position involves developing work orders, updating assembly procedures, creating documentation for budget accounts, and utilizing Caterpillar Production System principles. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication to ensure production efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer, Generator Testing Manufacturing Engineer for Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD), focusing on generator testing. The role involves leading process improvements, troubleshooting, system optimization, root cause analysis, and capital project execution for generators ranging from 35kW to 850kW. Responsibilities include developing and managing engineering projects, determining testing processes, leading continuous improvement activities, engaging in creative problem-solving, coordinating tool design, analyzing engineering changes, and working with suppliers on capital projects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of lean manufacturing, manufacturing processes, problem-solving, test & validation engineering, controls & automation, and electrical & mechanical troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Off Shift Senior Operations Manager Operations Manager for Caterpillar's manufacturing facility, focusing on leading large-scale, multi-shift operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives like Lean Manufacturing. Requires strong leadership, communication, planning, and performance management skills. | — | 0 |
| 2nd shift Production Manager (Large Engine & Engines, Cranks, Blocks Disassembly) Production Manager for Caterpillar's Remanufacturing Division, overseeing 2nd shift operations for large engines. Responsibilities include coordinating production lines, preparing schedules, resolving issues, ensuring safety and quality, creating reports, supervising workers, and training new hires. Requires knowledge of quality management, analytical thinking, planning and organizing, process improvement, and talent management. | — | 0 |
| 2nd or 3rd Shift Paint Production Manager Production Manager for Caterpillar's paint department, overseeing daily operations, scheduling, safety, and quality standards. Responsibilities include supervising workers, training, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and disciplinary actions. Requires strong analytical thinking, performance management, problem-solving, and planning skills. Top candidates have experience with powder coat and liquid paint systems, and Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| 2nd Shift Fabrications Production Manager Oversee and coordinate the activities of a complex production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Production Operator - Night Shift - Full Benefits Day-One Production Operator responsible for machine operation in a manufacturing shop to achieve safety, quality, and production goals. Involves interfacing with computers for data logging, cross-training in various shop areas, and performing maintenance tasks. Requires basic computer skills and potentially previous manufacturing or hose fabrication experience. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician III - 2nd Shift This role is for an Industrial Maintenance Technician III responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting industrial machinery, including presses, molding machines, and CNC equipment. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, oil analysis, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system troubleshooting, and PLC control diagnostics. The role requires knowledge of electrical principles, blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift Maintenance Technician II role focused on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of advanced production systems at Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division. Responsibilities include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex mechanical and electrical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement projects. The role requires intermediate knowledge of industrial electricity, mechanics, and automated equipment, with a focus on maintaining production systems in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift This role is for an Industrial Maintenance Technician II responsible for implementing preventative maintenance programs, working with other technicians on breakdowns and projects, and performing routine maintenance tasks on industrial machinery. The role requires mechanical aptitude, knowledge of electrical principles for troubleshooting CNC machines, welding equipment, and overhead cranes, and the ability to work safely with minimal supervision. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician IV - 2nd & 3rd Shift Available This role is for an Industrial Maintenance Technician at Caterpillar, responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting machinery, equipment, and tools. Key responsibilities include utilizing preventative maintenance, managing oil analysis, troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and working with PLC and robotic controls. The role requires knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, ladder diagrams, and installation of new manufacturing equipment. | — | 0 |
| EHS Manager EHS Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on developing and implementing programs to ensure workplace safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance. The role involves hazard identification, pollution control, training, auditing, and managing EHS staff. | — | 0 |
| Stores Controller-3rd Shift This role is responsible for material availability for assembly consumption, including ordering parts, moving material, maintaining inventory accuracy, and inputting data into computer systems. It requires experience with stand-up fork trucks and basic computer skills. | — | 0 |
| Stores Controller Floater-3rd Shift This role is responsible for ensuring material availability for assembly operations by ordering parts, moving materials to the assembly line, maintaining inventory accuracy, and communicating potential shortages. It requires stand-up fork truck experience and basic computer skills. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Manager Logistics Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation in supply chain and logistics. Responsibilities include developing and executing logistics strategies, designing material handling systems, optimizing material flow, and managing logistics staff and projects. Requires strong skills in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics Automation. | — | 0 |
| IS Infrastructure Specialist This role focuses on the infrastructure and application support for Oracle EBS, including database management, OS support, security patching, and single sign-on configuration. It involves extensive experience with Oracle technologies, RHEL, and scripting for automation. | — | 0 |
| Data Engineer Data Engineer responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications. This role involves programming, project management, and development assignments, working on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, interpreting design requirements for engineering implementation, building and deploying CICD pipelines, implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code, and responsible for Unit and Integration testing. | — | 0 |
| Senior Business Intelligence Analyst This role focuses on delivering data-driven insights and scalable reporting solutions to support executive and management decision-making within the finance organization. It involves partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement technology and process improvements, and enhance reporting capabilities. The role requires a blend of business acumen and data expertise to drive insight-led operations. | — | 0 |
| Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt This role is for a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focused on process improvement within Caterpillar's Drivetrain division. The individual will manage multiple projects, lead cross-functional teams, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve manufacturing processes and customer experience. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. | — | 0 |
| Strategic Project Consultant - Structured Finance This role is a Strategic Project Consultant focused on Structured Finance within Caterpillar Financial Services. The primary responsibilities involve managing high-priority, high-risk projects aligned with strategic initiatives, leading project teams for complex business and integration projects, and driving continuous improvement efforts. The role requires strong project management, analytical thinking, process improvement (including Six Sigma), and influencing skills. While the company is involved in manufacturing and potentially uses AI tools, this specific role is not directly involved in building or researching AI/ML models. | — | 0 |
| Aftertreatment Performance Project Leader The Aftertreatment Performance Project Leader role at Caterpillar focuses on leading and contributing expertise to the development and optimization of aftertreatment systems for diesel and gas engines. This involves system architecture, component evaluation, design improvements to reduce emissions, and strategic planning for future technologies, all within a regulated industrial environment. | — | 0 |
| Category Buyer This role is for a Category Buyer in the Fuel Systems component business within Caterpillar's Power & Energy Procurement organization. The buyer will be responsible for supply network solutions, leading commercial discussions, supplier negotiations, and developing global sourcing and category strategies. The role requires expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, purchasing, contracts management, negotiation, and data analytics. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Compliance Specialist This role supports product regulatory compliance programs by managing certifications, evaluating components, handling engineering changes, and developing design guides and standard programs within Caterpillar's Electric Power Division. It requires understanding and staying current on product regulatory requirements and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities. | — | 0 |
| Transportation Analyst This role analyzes and develops transportation plans to optimize the movement of commodities within a manufacturing or distribution network, aiming for operational efficiency and cost reduction. Responsibilities include implementing monitoring systems for shipment status, generating reports on costs and carrier performance, and developing process flows to reduce lead times. | — | 0 |
| Assembly and Test Specialist - 2nd Shift - Supplemental Assembly and Test Specialist for engine components in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| 3rd Shift Fabrications Manufacturing Engineer This role is for a Manufacturing Engineer focused on improving fabrication processes in a 3rd shift role at Caterpillar. Responsibilities include technical analysis, tooling design, troubleshooting, quality checks, and implementing corrective actions. The role requires knowledge of manufacturing processes, decision-making, and lean manufacturing principles. Experience with AutoCAD, CREO, ERP systems, time studies, and industrial robotics is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Regional Reporting Analyst The Regional Reporting Analyst at Caterpillar Financial Services is responsible for driving regional reporting capabilities, ensuring standardized, accurate, and timely reporting solutions. This role involves partnering with Corporate Reporting and Line Unit teams to translate data into actionable insights, establishing consistent regional operating models, and collaborating with automation teams to optimize reporting processes. The analyst will oversee consolidation of reporting activities, manage demand, drive adoption of common reporting tools, and act as an escalation point for reporting risks and issues, with a focus on maturing regional reporting capabilities over time. | — | 0 |
| Product Auditor - IRA Counter/SLA - 1st Shift Product Auditor role focused on Inventory Record Accuracy, involving data analysis, inventory counts, discrepancy reconciliation, and collaboration with work groups to resolve issues within an industrial manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Mining Application Specialist - MineStar The MineStar Application Specialist role at Caterpillar focuses on supporting customers in the mining industry by providing expertise on MineStar technology, particularly for autonomous haul trucks. This role involves ensuring systems run smoothly, troubleshooting, optimizing autonomous systems, and collaborating with engineering teams for product improvements. The specialist will also consult on operational processes, build dashboards using tools like Power BI, and mentor junior team members. | — | 0 |
| EHS Technician EHS Technician supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives at a manufacturing facility, focusing on hourly employee safety, compliance, and engagement. Responsibilities include incident investigations, ergonomics, training facilitation, and continuous improvement. | — | 0 |
| Tooling Design and Support Technician This role supports the design of locomotives, focusing on creating and modifying 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo software for manufacturing. The technician will assist engineers in troubleshooting designs and maintaining documentation, interfacing with customers and suppliers. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift) Manager for a 3rd shift distribution center, responsible for leading hourly personnel, driving operational excellence, ensuring safety and compliance, overseeing inventory and equipment, and managing administrative tasks. Requires strong decision-making, communication, performance management, and problem-solving skills. Preferred qualifications include distribution center management experience and EWM knowledge. | — | 0 |
| Materials Planning Coordinator This role is responsible for managing direct material shipments for hose production, ensuring materials reach their point of use. It involves root cause analysis for inventory and system discrepancies, coordinating with suppliers and logistics teams, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The position also includes creating purchase requisitions, customer orders, and managing the shop production schedule. | — | 0 |
| Paint Quality Technician - 2nd Shift This role is for a Paint Quality Technician at Caterpillar, focusing on inspecting painted components, repairing minor defects, and performing root cause analysis for quality issues. Responsibilities include following lean manufacturing principles, gathering data, and producing reports. The role requires prior powder coat paint experience and the ability to perform physical tasks. Top candidates will have experience in various paint types, blueprint reading, quality disciplines, and data collection. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Associate (2nd Shift) This role is for a Maintenance Associate on the 2nd shift at Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division in Champaign, IL. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, repairing various warehouse machinery, electrical fixtures, and facility equipment, as well as building crates and painting. Requires experience with vehicle maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical repair, and the ability to read blueprints. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Manager Engineering Manager for Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division, focusing on battery system design and integration into customer applications like machines, rail, and marine. The role involves technical and people leadership, guiding technical design, project planning, development testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. It also includes managing cost estimates, budgets, and championing a safety culture. | — | 0 |
| Supplier Quality Technician – 3rd Shift Supplier Quality Technician responsible for inspecting engine components, documenting non-conformances, and ensuring quality standards are met in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Senior Engineer-Design Senior Engineer-Design at Caterpillar focusing on structural components and lifting systems for heavy-duty engines. Responsibilities include leading global design teams, technical evaluation, applying NPI processes, and collaborating with various departments. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience with specific lifting eye standards, and regulatory document publication related to lifting systems. | — | 0 |
| Production Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift Production Operator role at Caterpillar responsible for setting up and operating machinery to produce plastic and/or rubber parts, monitoring equipment, cleaning and inspecting parts, and maintaining production. Requires basic computer experience and the ability to work in a team environment, with top candidates having experience in rubber injection molding, manufacturing, or fork truck operation. | — | 0 |
| Production Manager Production Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on overseeing and coordinating a complex production line, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, preparing schedules, resolving issues, and maintaining documentation. The role involves supervising workers, training new hires, and collaborating with departments for smooth operations. | — | 0 |