Caterpillar
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
- HQ
- Irving, US
- Founded
- 1925
- Funding
- Public (CAT)
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- 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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| Logistics Systems Integration Lead This role focuses on designing and developing business processes and IT system requirements for logistics operations (transportation, trade, warehouse). It involves collaborating with business partners and IT teams, managing data, articulating business needs, and ensuring alignment with technical specifications. The role requires deep knowledge of inventory, logistics, transportation, and trade operations, as well as IT systems development methodologies. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Engineer Logistics Engineer at Caterpillar responsible for researching, developing, and implementing automation solutions for parts distribution facilities, focusing on expediting and supporting various automation projects across the network. This role involves partnering with OEMs, supporting existing and new automation systems, leading cross-functional projects, and overseeing deployment of autonomous technologies. | — | 0 |
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| Test & Validation Engineer Test and Validation Engineer for Caterpillar's Integrated Components Division, focusing on seals and isolation mounts. The role involves hands-on lab-based testing, validation, and test method development, with a strong emphasis on executing, troubleshooting, and improving component tests. Responsibilities include setting up dynamic and static tests, documenting and analyzing results, and supporting APQP activities. | — | 0 |
| Lead Product Owner, AEM Asset & Workfront Lead Product Owner for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Assets and Adobe Workfront capabilities, focusing on defining product direction, managing backlog priorities, and partnering with stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver digital asset management and work management solutions. The role involves driving adoption, continuous improvement, and coordinating issue resolution and support for these platforms. | — | 0 |
| Inventory Analyst (Manufacturing Support-1) Inventory Analyst role at Caterpillar, focusing on reviewing inventory counts, analyzing data for adjustments in SAP, validating warehouse material counts, performing RCCA investigations on discrepancies, auditing SLED, and issuing/reconciling cycle counts. Requires 2-year degree or equivalent experience, intermediate Excel proficiency, and 2 years of inventory control experience. Top candidates will have SAP experience, supply chain experience, and basic problem-solving skills. | — | 0 |
| Skillbridge - Machinist This role is for a Skillbridge program participant to become a Machinist Technician within Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division. It involves rigorous on-the-job training in machining operations such as boring, milling, and drilling, with a focus on production, quality, and interpreting technical documents. The program aims to equip individuals with critical manufacturing skills for a career in the industry. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Engineer The Logistics Engineer role at Caterpillar focuses on supporting the design and implementation of logistics processes, machinery, equipment, storage concepts, and parts shipments, specifically for lithium-ion battery shipments and battery-powered machinery within the Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) division. Responsibilities include ordering packaging and transportation solutions, communicating with facilities on transportation issues, handling battery recycling, creating/updating transportation systems, managing packaging inventory, and utilizing various supply chain systems. | — | 0 |
| Control Systems Engineer Design, develop, and validate electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimize engine performance and emissions for large engines. This role involves designing, building, and testing control strategies using Matlab/Simulink, collaborating with team members to refine requirements, implementing control algorithms, optimizing software, and validating solutions through simulation and on-engine testing. Analysis and presentation of data using tools like Vector CANape and Python are also key responsibilities. | — | 0 |
| Project Structural Fitter B -2nd Shift Project Structural Fitter B role at Caterpillar Inc. involves framing structural weldments using engineering drawings in a production environment. Responsibilities include manual fitting, carbon arc cutting, sanding, and using common tools and material handling equipment. Requires basic computer skills, availability for shifts, and ability to work overtime. Desired qualifications include structural fabrication experience. | — | 0 |
| Principal Digital Quality Manager, Cat Foresight This role leads the definition, governance, and continuous improvement of quality management practices for digital products and services, including those leveraging AI capabilities, within Caterpillar's Cat Foresight and Cat Inspect portfolio. The focus is on ensuring quality is built into the product development lifecycle, managing risks, and driving data-informed decision-making for high-confidence delivery. | — | 0 |
| Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer responsible for defining requirements and architecture for autonomous machine systems, focusing on system integration for the Loading, Dozing & Compaction Application Team. This role involves working with various onboard electronic systems and ensuring clear documentation and traceability with Machine System teams. | — | 0 |
| Machine Network Technology Team Leader Lead a team developing and implementing advanced communication and networking technologies for machine platforms, focusing on E/E architecture, technology strategies, and communication frameworks for deterministic, secure, and scalable machine operations. Provide technical leadership for electronic control devices. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift This role is for an Industrial Electrician responsible for building, installing, and repairing electrical and electronic circuits on machine tools and plant equipment. The job involves diagnosing malfunctions, testing faulty equipment, and calibrating electronic instruments, requiring knowledge of electronics, PLC logic, and troubleshooting complex manufacturing systems. Experience with blueprints, schematics, and preventive maintenance is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Machine Repair Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift This role is for a Machine Repair Mechanic at Caterpillar's Mapleton Foundry, responsible for inspecting, planning, and performing maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment. It involves using blueprints, fabricating parts, and operating various machinery and tools. The position is for 2nd or 3rd shift and requires 3-5 years of maintenance experience. | — | 0 |
| Product Assembler I Product Assembler I at Caterpillar in Clayton, North Carolina. Responsibilities include following documented procedures for assembly, leveraging lean manufacturing concepts, and using industrial power tools. Requires at least 9 months of previous work or volunteer experience. Preferred qualifications include manufacturing experience, heavy equipment machine assembly experience, and blueprint reading. | — | 0 |
| Logistics & Materials Specialist (1st Shift) This role supports the implementation and improvement of supply chain processes, machinery, equipment, and storage plans for Caterpillar Paving Products. Responsibilities include supporting supply chain engineers, managing inventory, standardizing warehouse presentation, planning inventory transfers, documenting material handling, monitoring returnable rack repairs, and performing data purification and analysis within SAP. | — | 0 |
| CNC Machinist Experienced Vertical Mill CNC Machinist needed to set up and operate CNC controlled vertical milling centers to produce high quality production components in a safe and efficient manner. This role involves using related equipment, loading CNC programs, performing machining operations, and in-process inspection. | — | 0 |
| Preventative Maintenance Technician- 2nd & 3rd Shift This role is for a Preventative Maintenance Technician at Caterpillar, focusing on performing preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines and equipment in a machine shop. Responsibilities include servicing chip and coolant handling systems, assisting machine repairmen, and performing minor mechanical repairs like fixing leaks and replacing parts. Basic requirements include understanding welding, cutting, lubrication, pipefitting, and experience with industrial preventive maintenance on CNC machines, conveyors, robots, or coolant systems, along with basic electrical and print reading skills. | — | 0 |
| Heat Treat Specialist This role involves operating and adjusting heat-treat equipment, performing specific heat-treating processes on clutch plates, monitoring equipment, and following manufacturing procedures in an industrial setting. It requires understanding of gas safety and temperature parameters, and experience in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Senior Consultant - Safety Culture & Leadership Development Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Safety Services team. This role focuses on transforming safety culture within organizations by strengthening mindset, system, leadership, and ownership. Responsibilities include leading consulting engagements, developing strategic roadmaps, coaching leaders, and guiding improvement teams. The role requires extensive travel and emphasizes strong consulting, collaboration, customer focus, and communication skills, with experience in safety management, SIF prevention, continuous improvement, and change management being critical. | — | 0 |
| Senior Technology Product Marketing Consultant This role focuses on enabling connectivity solutions for non-Caterpillar manufactured equipment in rental fleets. It involves coordinating hardware installation, ensuring compatibility with internal technology teams, developing rollout plans, troubleshooting issues, and driving adoption of connectivity standards among vendors. The position also ensures readiness for fleet onboarding into rental systems and supports the integration of telematics data into rental platforms and customer-facing tools. It requires building scalable processes for deployment and lifecycle management, and acting as a liaison between vendors, internal teams, and operations. | — | 0 |
| Iron Technician I This role involves the assembly and testing of mechanical components, specifically flow control products, within an industrial setting. Responsibilities include assisting in disassembly, cleaning, stripping, inspecting, preparing for inspections, and assembling these products. The role also includes training in NDT and manifold rebuilds, using specific shop systems, inventory management, and tool maintenance. It requires minimal related experience and offers a pay range of $23.00 - $30.75 per hour. | — | 0 |
| Power Systems Application Engineer Power Systems Application Engineer role at Caterpillar's Electric Power Division, focusing on designing and developing submittal packages for switchgear and generator control systems, interpreting customer specifications, and collaborating with sales and production teams. Requires engineering degree and experience in low/medium voltage switchgear design. | — | 0 |
| Application Design Engineer (CAD) Application Design Engineer (CAD) at Caterpillar's Electric Power Division responsible for designing and developing electrical projects using AutoCAD Electrical, interpreting customer requirements, and ensuring product quality and reliability. | — | 0 |
| Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt This role focuses on leading 6 Sigma Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects within Drivetrain systems at Caterpillar. The primary goal is to reduce customer defects and warranty expenses by improving solutions and services through root cause analysis and effective project management. The role involves managing multiple projects, leading cross-functional teams, mentoring others, and communicating improvements to stakeholders. | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Corinth Remanufacturing / Engine Component Machining I (2nd shift) This role is for an Engine Component Machining I position in Caterpillar's Remanufacturing division. Responsibilities include loading and unloading machines, performing quality checks, interpreting blueprints, and operating various tools and equipment in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The position requires basic computer skills and the ability to work independently. | — | 0 |
| Material Handler Material Handler role focused on safely loading, unloading, and moving materials within a site, assisting with inventory, and supporting service operations. Requires forklift operation and scanner usage. | — | 0 |
| Melting Specialist – 2nd or 3rd Shift- Mapleton CMO (Cast Metal Org.) Operates control station to monitor and control melting station, analyzes control signals, controls melting operations, and detects deviations and initiates corrective action. Requires two years of prior work experience and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for 8-12 hours. | — | 0 |
| Full-Time Assembler - 3rd Shift This role is for a Full-Time Assembler on the 3rd shift at Caterpillar's subsidiary, Anchor Coupling Inc. The assembler will perform various repetitive processes using machines and hand tools to complete the assembly of coupling components. Responsibilities include identifying tooling, following procedures, performing assembly tasks, maintaining records, ensuring quality standards, recognizing operating irregularities, performing rework and set-up, training other operators, performing preventative maintenance, meeting production requirements, working safely, maintaining a clean work area, performing computer transactions, and offering suggestions for improvement. Basic qualifications include previous employment or volunteer experience, with top candidates having manufacturing/assembly experience, blueprint reading, precision measuring equipment use, strong communication/organizational skills, SAP experience, and computer proficiency. The role is in Goldsboro, North Carolina, with a starting pay rate of $17.25/hour plus a $1.00 off-shift premium. | — | 0 |
| Assembly & Test Specialist - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shifts - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental This role involves performing routine assembly and testing of machine components and final drive assemblies within a manufacturing environment. It requires knowledge of manufacturing processes, a mechanical background, and the ability to operate test machines. The position is focused on hands-on assembly and repair of industrial equipment. | — | 0 |
| Assembly and Test Specialist - Part-Time Weekends - Supplemental This role involves performing routine assembly and testing of components like Fuel Injectors and Fuel Pumps in a manufacturing environment. It requires using hand and pneumatic tools, operating test machines, and disassembling/reassembling complex components. A minimum of 6 months of manufacturing or engine maintenance experience is needed, along with the ability to follow instructions and a commitment to safety. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Engineer (Automation) Logistics Engineer focused on researching, developing, and implementing automation solutions, primarily for autonomous vehicles, but also supporting storage automation and robotics within Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division. | — | 0 |
| Early Career Welder - Decatur, IL This is an early career welder position at Caterpillar, focusing on learning and performing manual and robotic welding operations. The role involves building on existing training to operate welding equipment, follow procedures, and potentially work with cranes. It requires passing welder qualification tests and certifications, with opportunities for pay increases based on experience. | — | 0 |
| Hose Assembler - 2nd Shift This role is for a Hose Assembler on the 2nd shift at Caterpillar's Menominee, Michigan facility. Responsibilities include identifying tooling, following procedures, performing assembly and sub-assembly, maintaining records, inspecting work for quality, performing machine set-up and preventative maintenance, and training other operators on work tasks and safety procedures. The role requires basic blueprint reading and previous use of precision measuring equipment, with strong communication and organizational skills, SAP experience, and intermediate computer proficiency being preferred. | — | 0 |
| Experienced Welder - Decatur, IL Experienced Welder role at Caterpillar, focusing on operating and adjusting manual and robotic welding machines. Requires 3+ years of welding experience and the ability to pass qualification tests. The role involves performing welding operations, carbon arc cutting, and sanding, with a pay rate up to $30.32/hour. | — | 0 |
| Hose Assembler - Weekend Shift This role is for a Hose Assembler at Caterpillar, focusing on manufacturing and assembly processes. Responsibilities include identifying tooling, performing assembly, maintaining quality standards, operating machinery, and training new personnel. The role requires basic blueprint reading and precision measuring equipment use, with preferred experience in SAP and computer proficiency. It is a hands-on, industrial role with no AI/ML component. | — | 0 |
| Material Handling Specialist This role is for a Material Handler - Shipper at a Caterpillar Manufacturing Facility. The primary responsibilities include safely receiving, staging, transporting, and delivering materials to support production flow and shipping schedules. This involves operating material handling equipment like forklifts, performing shipping/receiving activities, executing inventory transactions, and maintaining organized work areas. The role requires experience in forklift operation, warehouse operations, shipping, and loading/unloading trucks. | — | 0 |
| Machine Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shifts Operate, set up, and adjust automatic lathes or numerically controlled drilling and boring machines to perform various machining operations on miscellaneous parts. | — | 0 |
| Career Foundations/ Material Handler Caterpillar is seeking Material Handlers for their York Distribution Center. This role involves supporting customers by managing parts from distribution centers, including sorting, building protective carriers, and operating equipment like reach trucks and cherry pickers. The position is ideal for individuals building foundational warehouse skills, typically within their first 24 months of their career. Responsibilities include safe material handling, using scanners, operating various equipment, building shipping containers, and performing housekeeping duties. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Technician Entry-level Field Service Technician I at Caterpillar's SPM Oil & Gas division, responsible for delivering, installing, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing pressure control equipment on customer locations. This role involves routine tasks under close supervision and requires a strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and customer service. | — | 0 |
| Welder I This role is for a Welder I at Caterpillar, focusing on hand welding and utilizing robotic welding technology to build machine attachments. It requires welding experience or certification and emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Performance / Simulation / Application Engineer Performance / Simulation / Application Engineer at Caterpillar to develop and validate cooling systems for machines and power systems using analytical techniques, 1D simulation tools, and CFD analysis. The role involves collaborating with design and validation teams, performing CFD analysis of cooling components and systems, and providing simulation support for electrification projects and diesel-powered applications. Responsibilities include system sizing, component selection, virtual design and validation, and correlating analysis models with test data. | — | 0 |
| Production Manager Production Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on overseeing and coordinating a complex production line to ensure safety, high quality, and on-time manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading daily execution, resolving production issues, reinforcing operating procedures, developing teams, and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement. Requires strong problem-solving, data analysis, performance management, and communication skills. Experience in manufacturing environments and Lean/Six Sigma principles is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Engineer - Test/Validation This role focuses on enhancing development processes, tooling, and machinery for product quality and manufacturing readiness in an industrial setting. It involves recommending and implementing new technologies like automation and robotics, planning testing procedures, monitoring machine capabilities, and providing technical solutions. The role also includes leading SFMEA, PFMEA, and RCCA processes, providing manufacturing technical support, and collaborating with various teams to address concerns and drive operational improvements. | — | 0 |
| Project Pipe Welder B - 1st/2nd Shift This role involves performing manual finish welding operations on carbon and stainless steel in all positions, following documented procedures, and using various tools for material handling. It requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment and the ability to pass welder qualification tests. | — | 0 |