Currently tracking 22 active AI roles, down 30% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $113k–$240k (avg $180k).
Caterpillar currently has 28 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The majority of these roles, 54%, are focused on agents, with serving infrastructure and data each accounting for 18% of the listings. The dominant function for these positions is Engineering. In the last 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 40 new AI roles, representing a significant increase of 1233% compared to the previous 30-day period.
Caterpillar currently has 45 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Data Scientist (3), Manager, Product Management (Platform) (3), Autonomy Development Engineer (2), Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist (2), Senior Autonomy Engineer (2). Most positions are in Engineering and Product.
Caterpillar's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (60%), data (27%), serving infrastructure (9%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Caterpillar is hiring AI talent in: United States (29 roles), China (2 roles), Belgium (2 roles).
Job postings at Caterpillar most frequently mention: Software Engineering, Robotics, Machine Learning, Debugging, Python.
In the past 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 70 new AI-related roles. That is a +40% change versus the prior 30 days (50 → 70).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Lead Frontend Engineer - Gaming Lead Frontend Engineer for gaming applications at Caterpillar, focusing on tablet-first design for visualizing and controlling autonomous systems. This role involves defining frontend architecture, building real-time interactive UIs with 3D visualization, and collaborating with AI/robotics teams. Experience with Angular, Ionic, WebGL, and real-time data systems is required, with exposure to AI/ML systems and autonomous systems being a plus. | — | 5 |
| Digital Business Product Owner Product Owner role at Caterpillar Digital focused on digital product development, leveraging AI capabilities. Responsibilities include backlog management, translating needs into user stories, collaborating with engineering and stakeholders, and gathering feedback. Requires business analysis, decision-making, and software product knowledge. High interest in generative AI is a plus. | — | 5 |
| Lead Software Engineer - Data Engineering Lead Software Engineer for Data Engineering at Caterpillar, focusing on building a next-generation Digital Manufacturing Data Platform. The role involves leading a team, architecting scalable data solutions using Snowflake, Kafka, Spark, and cloud services (Azure/AWS), and enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities. Requires expertise in Big Data, Data Warehousing, real-time data movement, and CI/CD. |
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| 5 |
| Engineering Manager, IAM Platform (Ops, SRE & AI Enablement) Engineering Manager for IAM Platform focusing on Ops, SRE, and AI Enablement. The role involves managing the identity infrastructure, implementing SRE principles, driving automation, and integrating AI/ML for threat detection and access control. The team will explore and implement intelligent solutions for automated threat detection, risk-based access control, and streamlining governance processes. | Agent | 5 |
| Manager - Technology Solutions Partner Manager role focused on partnering with business leaders to deliver technology solutions, with an emphasis on an automation-first and AI-enabled approach. The role involves strategic business partnership, solution co-creation, and end-to-end lifecycle accountability, aiming to drive efficiency and continuous improvement through digital and intelligent capabilities. | — | 1 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications. The role involves interpreting design requirements, building and deploying CICD pipelines, implementing source to target mapping, and performing unit and integration testing. While the company mentions AI capabilities and the role has 'Considerations For Top Candidates' that include GenAI developer tools and AI coding assistants, the core responsibilities are focused on traditional data engineering and software development, not directly shipping AI models or agents. | — | 1 |
| Senior Lifecycle Consultant – Medium Tractor Products This role focuses on integrating aftermarket and lifecycle requirements for Medium Tractor Products (MTP) within New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. The Senior Lifecycle Consultant will provide technical expertise and cross-functional leadership to ensure alignment between product development, parts readiness, serviceability, and lifecycle performance. The role operates at the intersection of engineering, product support, and supply chain, driving data-informed decisions to improve customer uptime, service outcomes, and long-term product value. While the role assesses and applies emerging technologies like AI and digital solutions, its core function is product support and lifecycle management within the industrial domain, not the direct development or deployment of AI models. | — | 1 |
| Principal IT Architect - Manufacturing and Quality This role is for a Principal IT Architect focused on Manufacturing and Quality at Caterpillar. The architect will shape the strategic direction of global manufacturing and quality systems, drive enterprise-wide digital manufacturing initiatives, and lead technology modernization strategies, enabling AI Driven operations and next-generation manufacturing innovation. Responsibilities include leading architecture strategy for smart factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives, guiding modernization of manufacturing systems, enabling scalable digital capabilities through Industrial IoT, automation, analytics, AI, Digital Twins, and connected platforms, and defining future-state architecture for modern Manufacturing platforms including AI first thinking. | — | 1 |
| Manager Production Manager Production role at Caterpillar in Rayong, Thailand, overseeing production line activities, preparing schedules, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include creating production reports, maintaining documentation, supervising workers, training new hires, and managing scheduling. Requires knowledge in problem-solving, data gathering and analysis, performance management, analytical thinking, decision making, planning and organizing, effective communication, and attention to detail. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Manager Supply Chain Planning Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on leading teams, optimizing safety, quality, velocity, and cost in logistics and supply chain operations. Responsibilities include NPI planning, data analysis, material flow development, and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. | — | 0 |
| Procurement Professional Procurement Professional role supporting European steel component operations, focusing on sourcing, procurement activities, and cross-functional project delivery. Responsibilities include managing requisitions, NPI/NSI activities, project management initiatives, sourcing council packs, contract/PO management, cost/price analysis, interpreting technical drawings, and supporting sourcing for castings and forgings. | — | 0 |
| Service Area Manager Service Area Manager for MWM (Caterpillar) gas engines and generator sets, focusing on leading commercial and technical service operations, customer relations, financial control, and compliance for delivered equipment. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer 1 Tool design Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar focused on tool design for manufacturing processes, including fixtures, jigs, and special tools for machining and assembly. The role involves technical planning, designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems and operations, cost reduction programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in tool design, NPI, and CAD software. | — | 0 |
| Facility Service Supervisor Facility Service Supervisor with 6-10 years of experience in civil engineering, construction management, facility maintenance, and soft services supervision. Responsibilities include planning and executing construction projects, overseeing maintenance, managing housekeeping and gardening, implementing 5S, and documentation. Requires strong technical knowledge, coordination skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. | — | 0 |
| Technology Configuration & Support Analyst The Technology Configuration & Support Analyst role at Caterpillar focuses on expanding and maintaining a base configuration data model into a complete, structured, and scalable system. This involves defining logic for system configurations, upgrade paths, and compatibility rules, and then translating this into automated decision and recommendation engines. The role also includes building and validating prototypes, providing advanced support for issues, performing root cause analysis, and maintaining compatibility data. Additionally, it involves supporting database creation, user journey development for new products, and training development teams on configuration logic. | — | 0 |
| MineStar™ Site Manager Lead a team of MineStar™ Application and Onboard Specialists to ensure the Command for Hauling (Autonomous Haulage System – AHS) operates at optimal performance. Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, managing escalations and ensuring the successful and safe operation of Caterpillar technology products on site. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Manager (Gas Turbines) Field Service Manager for industrial gas turbines, responsible for operational leadership, technical support, and supervision of Field Service Representatives. The role involves coordinating field assignments, dispatching resources, supporting customer issue resolution, ensuring QHSE and regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing team. It requires close collaboration with customers and internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and effective resource utilization. | — | 0 |
| Job Posting Title Electrical System Engineer Electrical System Engineer responsible for the design, development, and integration of electrical systems and components for Caterpillar's BCP division products. This role involves designing electrical system architecture and wire harnesses, collaborating with internal teams, and supporting on-machine testing and validation to meet customer requirements and business objectives. | — | 0 |
| Auxiliar de Control de Materiales The role is responsible for performing inventory audits, cycle counts, and physical inventory counts to ensure the accuracy of inventory records and dollar values. This involves filling out count forms, auditing records in SAP, and supporting external audits. | — | 0 |
| CNC Maintenance Technician III (3rd shift) This role is for a CNC Maintenance Technician III on the 3rd shift at Caterpillar. The primary responsibility is to safely maintain and repair CNC equipment and machining centers, including performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The role requires the ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals, and work effectively in a team environment. Candidates need a minimum of 4 years of experience in maintenance or a relevant technical degree. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Project Engineer Caterpillar's Strategic Procurement & Planning Division (SPPD) is seeking a Supply Chain Project Engineer to lead key supply chain capacity and agility projects and implement capacity planning processes across the network. This role involves partnering across internal functions and external stakeholders to implement integrated supply chain solutions, provide technical process support for component production value streams, implement enterprise capacity requirements, and collaborate with Product Groups on capacity requirements and process improvement initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Technician (2nd Shift) Mechanical Technician role at Caterpillar focused on assembling heavy paving equipment. Requires mechanical aptitude, experience with tools and assembly processes, and ability to work in a manufacturing environment. This is a second shift role with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Material Handler I Material Handler - Warehouse role responsible for safely loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the site, stocking and inventorying deliveries, assisting with new orders and cycle counts, and pulling and picking parts for service operations. Requires 3-6 months of related experience, forklift operation, and ability to become forklift certified and operate a hand-held scanner within 30 days. Basic understanding of warehouse distribution industry and experience with ERP/WMS systems are preferred. | — | 0 |
| Practicante para el área de Comunicación Student position for Communication, Graphic Design, Marketing, Animation, or Business Administration majors to support the Communication department with graphic design, photography, event logistics, and administrative tasks. Requires being an active university student eligible for internships. | — | 0 |
| Manager Digital Product Manager of Digital Products for Caterpillar's Cat® Foresight team, leading product owners and engineering teams to develop condition monitoring modules for equipment maintenance and issue diagnosis. Focuses on customer success and delivering digital product capabilities. | — | 0 |
| EHS Specialist - Oil & Gas The EHS Specialist - Oil & Gas role at Caterpillar supports and enhances EHS projects and assignments for SPM facilities, field performance, and compliance. Responsibilities include coaching teams, identifying hazards, ensuring EHS training, auditing programs, partnering in incident learning, maintaining EHS systems, supporting MOC processes, assisting with industrial hygiene, developing risk assessments, maintaining EHS records, preparing reports, and championing environmental activities. | — | 0 |
| Senior Associate Testing and Validation Engineer Senior Associate Testing and Validation Engineer for Caterpillar's Electrification Team, focusing on battery electric machines and charging solutions, specifically the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system. The role involves planning and executing tests, ensuring system functionality, driving safety and quality, leveraging data analysis tools, troubleshooting complex systems, and collaborating with engineering teams. | — | 0 |
| Communications Specialist Creates employee communications content and participates in the execution of employee communications programs within the organization. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, tracking communication metrics, planning and creating content for various channels, and developing communication materials. | — | 0 |
| Analytics Project Leader This role supports Rental and BCP Growth Plans by partnering with dealers and cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable strategies that drive business performance. The Analytics Project Leader will combine quantitative expertise with strong business acumen to deliver data-driven insights. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer This role focuses on implementing Industry 4.0 applications in a manufacturing environment, connecting machinery to factory networks for data collection and analytics. The Manufacturing Engineer will define project plans, troubleshoot connectivity and data issues, and create technical specifications for Industry 4.0 projects. | — | 0 |
| Production Support Specialist, Training Center - 1st Shift This role supports the Training Center for the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) at Caterpillar. The Production Support Specialist will focus on training new hires for entry-level roles in assembly and logistics, evaluating their skills, and identifying knowledge gaps. Responsibilities include providing manufacturing training, identifying and correcting problems, supporting continuous improvement activities, and ensuring process integrity. The role requires experience in a manufacturing or training environment, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and computer proficiency. | — | 0 |
| Técnico de Planejamento de Materiais - Vaga Temporária This role is for a Materials Planning Technician at Caterpillar, focusing on managing international and domestic supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials for production. It involves collaborating with suppliers, resolving material availability issues, managing inventory accuracy, and coordinating with logistics to minimize costs. The position requires a focus on Material Requirements Planning (MRP), supplier management, inventory management, and logistics. It is a temporary position with a duration of approximately one year. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Technician I-1 Entry-level Field Service Technician role assisting senior technicians in delivering, installing, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing pressure control equipment on customer locations. Requires learning company policies, safety procedures, and equipment maintenance. Involves physical labor and availability for on-call response. | — | 0 |
| 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 |
| Senior IT Analyst Applications (WD Integrations Techno Functional Analyst) This role is for a Senior IT Analyst Applications (WD Integrations Techno Functional Analyst) at Caterpillar, focusing on the design, maintenance, and support of integrations with Workday. The responsibilities include developing, coding, and testing Workday integrations, preparing documentation, monitoring integration schedules, and optimizing integration design. The role also involves supporting functional areas like Talent and Performance, Recruiting, and Core HCM, acting as a Tier 2/3 support resource, and providing consulting services on Workday Integrations. The candidate should have 5-10 years of IT experience with 4-5 years in Workday, including Workday Integrations Pro Certification and experience with Workday Studio, CCW, and other integration tools. | — | 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. | — | 0 |
| 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 |
| Manufacturing Project Engineer Lead and optimize welding processes in a manufacturing plant to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is accountable for PQVC performance, process stability, throughput, defect reduction, and continuous improvement in welding operations, with direct reports including Section Managers and Operations support personnel. | — | 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 |
| Machinist IV Machinist IV role responsible for setting up and operating conventional lathes, mills, vertical and horizontal boring mills to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Requires studying blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances, selecting and aligning tools, calculating machining factors, and verifying compliance of finished workpieces. | — | 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. | — | 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 |
| Finishing Technician This role involves performing finishing operations on heavy machinery, including assembly, quality checks, and adherence to safety and production standards. It is a hands-on role focused on the physical production of equipment. | — | 0 |
| Tool Design Engineer Design welding fixtures for sub-assemblies and complex hardware using CAD/CAE tools, understanding manufacturing processes, and applying GD&T principles. Develops 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs, ensuring designs meet production, safety, and quality standards. Requires knowledge of materials science and selection for tooling applications. Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is also mentioned. | — | 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 |
| Facilitator Lean This role supports, teaches, and leads projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to achieve business goals within Caterpillar's industrial manufacturing context. Responsibilities include employing Six Sigma methodology, supporting program strategies, implementing project portfolios for process improvements, and participating in Six Sigma projects to meet quality and performance standards. The role requires knowledge of project administration, active learning, analytical thinking, influencing, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, process improvement, and Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. | — | 0 |
| Senior Devops Engineer- Azure Senior DevOps Engineer role focused on supporting the Cat Digital development community by providing DevOps tooling, technical guidance, standards, and best practices. The role involves leading adoption of DevOps best practices, architecting CI/CD pipelines, designing cloud infrastructure, and influencing enterprise-wide DevOps strategy. | — | 0 |