Caterpillar
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
- HQ
- Irving, US
- Founded
- 1925
- Funding
- Public (CAT)
- Website
- caterpillar.com
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.
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).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Software Test Engineer - Salesforce Software Test Engineer for Salesforce at Caterpillar Inc., focusing on quality assurance for digital product development. The role involves writing and executing test scripts, running manual and automated tests, testing in web and mobile environments, writing bug reports, providing quality assurance, and troubleshooting. It requires knowledge of the software development life cycle, product testing, and system testing. Experience with Salesforce, Azure DevOps, and FE/BE/API testing is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce Senior Software Engineer role at Caterpillar, focusing on Salesforce platform development. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using agile methods, with a strong emphasis on Salesforce technologies like Apex, LWC, and various Service Cloud modules. The position requires experience with API development, CI/CD, and software architecture patterns. While the company mentions leveraging AI capabilities, the core responsibilities are centered around traditional software engineering within the Salesforce ecosystem. | — |
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| Distribution Technician-3rd Shift This role is for a Distribution Technician at Caterpillar, responsible for ensuring material availability for assembly by moving materials to the assembly line using a fork truck. The position requires at least 2 years of stand-up fork truck experience and involves inventory accuracy and point-of-use delivery. | — | 0 |
| Senior Site Reliability Engineer Senior Site Reliability Engineer responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of Cat Digital Mission Critical web-based systems and infrastructure. This role involves delivering technical roadmaps, analyzing business requirements, conducting risk assessments, and communicating client feedback. Requires experience in SRE, DevOps, QA, AWS, IaC, CI/CD, and programming languages like Python or JavaScript. Experience with monitoring, alerting, and QA testing tools is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Distribution Technician-2nd Shift This role is for a Distribution Technician at Caterpillar, responsible for ensuring material availability for assembly consumption by moving materials to the assembly line using a fork truck. It requires at least 2 years of stand-up fork truck experience and involves inventory accuracy and point-of-use delivery. | — | 0 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer (m/w/d) Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for verifying and developing quality standards with suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, analyzing quality issues, initiating corrective actions, coordinating component sampling, monitoring process changes, and conducting supplier audits. Requires a degree in engineering, experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, VDA 6.3), and quality tools. | — | 0 |
| Financial Intern (Credit) Internship role in the credit department of Caterpillar Financial Services, focusing on credit due diligence, financial statement analysis, and portfolio management. The role involves supporting Credit Analysts and learning about sales and portfolio management functions within a financial risk context. | — | 0 |
| 2026校园招聘-嵌入式软件工程师 Embedded software engineer responsible for developing core information systems for connected and telematics products, including software coding, configuration, integration, building, and testing for displays or telematics systems. Also involved in validation and verification, requirements development, benchmarking, and troubleshooting software or system defects. | — | 0 |
| 2026校园招聘-智能制造工程师 This role focuses on analyzing intelligent manufacturing needs within production workshops, planning and implementing intelligent digitalization strategies, identifying automation improvement opportunities, and driving the adoption of intelligent manufacturing projects. It involves equipment planning, simulation, optimization, and automation upgrades, as well as managing suppliers and handling equipment failures. The role requires a background in electrical or mechanical engineering automation, familiarity with design software and PLC programming, and a foundation in intelligent manufacturing technologies including vision systems and software programming. | — | 0 |
| Machinist Operates and sets up CNC equipment and tooling to machine components according to documented procedures, standard work, routings, and blueprints. Inspects work quality and makes program changes. Researches cutting tools for improvements. | — | 0 |
| Welder Operates robotic and manual MIG weld machines, performs quality checks, in-station repair, and follows standard procedures to create and machine components. Requires MIG welding experience, a trade certificate/diploma, or completion of a high school welding program. Top candidates will have manufacturing experience, robotic welding systems experience, and AWS D1.1 welder qualifications. | — | 0 |
| Experienced Welder Experienced Welder role at Caterpillar, focusing on operating robotic and manual MIG weld machines, performing quality checks, and in-station repair. Requires 3 years of GMAW (MIG) welding experience in a heavy fabrication manufacturing environment and the ability to pass AWS D1.1 welder qualifications. | — | 0 |
| Welder - 3rd Shift- East Peoria LL- HIRING & RETENTION BONUS This role involves performing MIG and GMAW welding on steel components, operating robotic welding equipment, and performing carbon arc cutting and gouging in a production environment. It requires at least 1 year of production welding experience or a welding certification, with the ability to pass weld qualification testing. The position is for 3rd shift at Caterpillar's East Peoria manufacturing facility. | — | 0 |
| Principal Digital Architect Design and implement large-scale data lakes and enterprise data warehousing (EDW) projects using on-premise and cloud-native solutions. Drive development and execution of automated data processing ETL pipelines using various tools and technologies. Lead data architecture development for enterprise-scale systems in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, hybrid). Implement data lakes, big data transformations, cloud data processing, SQL, and NoSQL data modeling. Manage data modeling requirements for structured and non-structured data using various database management technologies. | — | 0 |
| Prácticas Profesionales Internship program for university students in various engineering and business disciplines at Caterpillar's industrial facilities. Focuses on practical experience in areas like manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and HR. | — | 0 |
| Automation Machine Tool Electrician- 2nd & 3rd Shift This role involves troubleshooting and repairing complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment in an industrial setting. Responsibilities include working with CNC, PLC, and relay logic-controlled machines, as well as various drives and feedback systems. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical repair of machine tools and related equipment. | — | 0 |
| Senior React Engineer Senior React Engineer role at Caterpillar's digital division, focusing on building digital products and applications using modern UI frameworks. The role involves software design, development, testing, deployment, and mentoring junior engineers. Experience with React, TypeScript, Redux, Jest, Webpack, and AWS is required. | — | 0 |
| Welder I - Hadady, LLC This role performs welding operations using robotic and manual MIG weld machines, inspects own work for quality, repairs defective welds, and performs mechanical tasks. It requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, the ability to stand for prolonged periods, perform repetitive operations, and lift up to 35 lbs. Blueprint reading, teamwork, and effective communication skills are also required. | — | 0 |
| Welder II - Hadady, LLC Welder II responsible for performing welding operations according to work instructions, process prints and routers. Operates robotic and manual MIG weld machines, inspects own work for quality, repairs defective welds, clears common faults in robotic welding systems, performs mechanical tasks including lifting and positioning heavy parts, conducts routine maintenance, and follows documented procedures to ensure safe and defect-free operations. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Team Leader Engineering Team Leader for air system components/turbocharger focus at Caterpillar. Responsible for leading a technical team to resolve complex technical problems and deliver components or process improvements within defined targets, working with global manufacturing sites, suppliers, and cross-functional partners. Requires strong technical expertise, program/project management, and design/development experience in IC engines. | — | 0 |
| Autonomous Driving Map Engineer This role focuses on developing a high-precision map platform for autonomous driving, involving web visualization, spatial data processing, 3D rendering, point cloud processing, and backend service development. The engineer will collaborate with algorithm, simulation, and autonomous driving system teams to build core map infrastructure for perception, localization, planning, and simulation. | — | 0 |
| Lean Facilitator This role focuses on promoting Lean culture, developing Lean training programs, and assisting in the application of Six Sigma methodology for organizational operations and business process improvements within Caterpillar. The candidate will support the design, development, and implementation of Six Sigma program strategies and project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements and enable process digitalization based on Lean principles. Basic understanding of analytical thinking, influencing, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, process improvement, and Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is required. | — | 0 |
| Demand & Order Intern The Demand & Order Intern supports the Demand & Order Management team in forecasting, order processing, and data analysis to ensure accurate demand planning and smooth order fulfillment. This role provides hands-on exposure to supply chain operations, demand planning, and cross-functional coordination. | — | 0 |
| Automation Engineer This role focuses on understanding factory automation needs and delivering automation and IoT solutions through close collaboration with vendors. It requires hands-on software development skills. | — | 0 |
| Project Engineer Project Engineer (Electrical) for MWM Power Plant Solutions, focusing on electrical designs for containerized CHP systems and gas engine gensets. Responsibilities include design, technical support, and collaboration in international teams. Requires Electrical Engineering degree, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in electrical design tools like EPLAN. | — | 0 |
| Welder (3rd Shift) This role involves operating CNC machining and robotic equipment, interpreting drawings with GD&T, and performing welding tasks. It requires AWS certification and focuses on industrial manufacturing processes. | — | 0 |
| Lead Software Engineer Lead Software Engineer for Caterpillar's Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) template and Dealer Integrations, focusing on Dynamics 365 CRM and F&O. The role involves team leadership, architecture, integration standards, and delivering software solutions to improve dealer operations and customer experience. | — | 0 |
| Senior Java Engineer Senior Java Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software applications using agile methods. The role involves acquiring client requirements, resolving workflow problems through automation, writing and enhancing source code, and utilizing automated testing tools. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and stay updated on IT development trends. The company, Cat Digital, leverages data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to build digital solutions for customers and dealers. | — | 0 |
| Material Handling II (3rd Shift) This role is for a Material Handler on the 3rd shift at Caterpillar, responsible for safely and efficiently picking, kitting, receiving, putting away, and preparing materials and machines in a production environment. The position requires computer and logistics experience, with a focus on accurate material documentation and movement using various handling equipment. | — | 0 |
| Grinding Specialist Operates and adjusts grinders for surface and cylindrical grinding, including crankshaft bearings, honing machines, and automatic superfinishers. | — | 0 |
| Supplier Quality Manager Supplier Quality Manager role at Caterpillar focused on managing incoming supplier quality for a manufacturing facility, collaborating with SDE organizations, leading quality control, and working with suppliers to improve quality levels. Requires strong understanding of manufacturing environments, supplier management, and quality frameworks. | — | 0 |
| Termelési csoportvezető (2 műszak) Production Team Lead for Caterpillar's facility in Gödöllő, Hungary. The role involves leading a team of 10-15 people in welding and machining areas, overseeing a product line, ensuring safety and quality, reporting results, performing administrative tasks and audits, and contributing to process and equipment development to increase manufacturing efficiency. Requires at least a secondary school education, industrial group leadership experience, and the ability to manage teams effectively in a two-shift environment. | — | 0 |
| Associate Procurement Professional (with English and German) (m/f) Entry-level Associate Procurement Professional role at Caterpillar, focusing on procurement tasks, supplier contact, price discrepancy resolution, project support, reporting, data handling, and analytical/administrative support for purchasing initiatives. Requires English and German language skills, Excel proficiency, and a desire to learn. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Paint Specialist This role is for an Industrial Paint Specialist at Caterpillar, focusing on preparing and applying industrial coatings to parts and machinery in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include operating spray equipment, mixing paints, applying coatings, and ensuring quality and durability standards are met. | — | 0 |
| Welder Trainee - FCAW This role is for a Welder Trainee specializing in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for heavy structural steel components in the manufacturing of large mining machines. It requires basic welding experience and a strong safety focus. | — | 0 |
| Structural Fitter / Fabricator Structural Fitter / Fabricator (FCAW) at Caterpillar's South Milwaukee facility will fit, assemble, and weld heavy structural steel components for mining machines. This hands-on role involves precision fit-up and multi-pass welding on thick plate material using complex blueprints and documented procedures in a safety-first manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Lead React Native Engineer Lead React Native Engineer for Cat Digital, focusing on building industry-leading digital solutions for customers and dealers using data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities. The role involves software development, implementation, maintenance, and mentoring junior engineers. | — | 0 |
| Welder - FCAW Experience - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus Experienced FCAW Welder for heavy plate manufacturing of large mining machines. Responsibilities include performing high-quality welding on structural steel components according to blueprints and procedures, working with heavy plate, and operating related equipment in a safety-focused environment. | — | 0 |
| Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Flux Cored Arc Weldin Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) responsible for weld quality and compliance on large, complex welded structures, specifically Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes for Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS). Performs inspections, validates weld procedures, and partners with engineering and quality teams. | — | 0 |
| Machine Repair - Mechanic Experienced Machine Repair Mechanic needed for 3rd shift at Caterpillar's South Milwaukee facility, specializing in large mining machines. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing complex machine tools and industrial equipment, maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and reading technical documentation. | — | 0 |
| Maint. Electronic/Electrician This role is for an Industrial Maintenance Electronic/Electrician responsible for keeping advanced manufacturing equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently by troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical and electronic systems, including CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, drives, and automated systems. The position supports large-scale manufacturing operations and aims to minimize downtime and strengthen reliability. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager Production Senior Manager Production role at Caterpillar in Kiel, Germany, overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, staffing, development, performance management, and ensuring safety, production schedules, and quality requirements are met. The role involves leading a production management team, implementing control mechanisms, and partnering with functional peers. Requires strong manufacturing operations, safety, analytical thinking, influencing, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with fluency in German and English. | — | 0 |
| DevOps Engineer Caterpillar is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their digital and technology arm, Cat Digital. The role involves building and deploying digital products, working with cloud environments (AWS/Azure), CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and Agile methodologies. While the company mentions leveraging AI capabilities, the core responsibilities of this role are focused on DevOps and infrastructure, not direct AI/ML model development or research. | — | 0 |
| Lead Java Engineer Lead Java Engineer for Cat Digital, focusing on building industry-leading digital solutions for customers and dealers using data, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities. The role involves defining technical vision, acquiring client requirements, optimizing workflows, writing and enhancing source code, performing testing and maintenance, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, .NET, microservices, AWS, and DevOps tools. | — | 0 |
| Principal Heat Transfer Engineer Principal Heat Transfer Engineer role at Caterpillar (Solar Turbines) focused on the design, analysis, and experimental validation of turbine cooling systems. Responsibilities include managing engine thermal management, developing advanced cooling techniques, creating FEA models, leading qualification tests, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires expertise in turbomachinery heat transfer, secondary flow systems, and specific FEA/CFD tools. | — | 0 |
| eCommerce Marketing Analyst This role focuses on analyzing marketing data to evaluate digital marketing strategies, develop KPIs and dashboards, and identify trends. It requires experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Excel), visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), and programming languages (Python, R, Java). | — | 0 |
| Assembly - 2nd Shift - Mossville - Supplemental This role involves operating and adjusting various machines for manufacturing, assembling, and testing components for electric drives in the Large Power Systems Division. Responsibilities include setting up and operating welding machines, CNC lathes, wire coil forming equipment, and vacuum pressure impregnation systems. The role also involves quality inspection, material handling, and basic maintenance of equipment. It requires knowledge of manufacturing processes, a mechanical background, and the ability to work with blueprints and measurement devices. | — | 0 |
| Assembly - 1st Shift - Bldg SS This role involves assembling, testing, reworking, and repairing machine components in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include performing production tasks according to schedule, improving process efficiency, adhering to quality standards, participating in continuous improvement dialogues, reporting on material availability and equipment downtime, and identifying specification gaps and root causes. The job requires operating various equipment, working in demanding physical conditions, and using hand tools. Basic qualifications include manufacturing/warehouse experience or technical degree, with previous assembly experience being a plus. | — | 0 |
| HR Stagiair HR intern position at Caterpillar Work Tools in Den Bosch, Netherlands. The role involves experiencing the complete HR cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, HR support, and offboarding. The intern will assist with CV screening, candidate communication, onboarding preparations, development activities, HR projects, and offboarding processes. There is also an opportunity for a custom internship assignment related to HR. | — | 0 |
| Senior Engineer - Design Senior Engineer - Design at Caterpillar to perform structural simulation of diesel engine and fuel systems using ABAQUS and Hypermesh, interpret results, recommend design improvements, and conduct failure analysis. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience, with specific experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Mechanics/Dynamics simulation, Fatigue Life and Bolted Joint structural simulation, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, COBRA-COMFAT, and Diesel engine structural robustness, reliability, and durability. | — | 0 |