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).
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
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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| Cariste CACES 1-3-5 - CDD Équipe jour (F/H) This role is for a forklift operator (Cariste) with CACES 1-3-5 certifications to support assembly lines at a Caterpillar manufacturing site in Grenoble, France. Responsibilities include supplying lines with parts, distributing various pieces, and performing occasional stocking and loading/unloading tasks. The position is a fixed-term contract (CDD) with day shifts and offers a monthly gross salary starting from €1,942.19, along with various benefits and opportunities for internal advancement. | — | 0 |
| Manager NPI Manager NPI (New Product Introduction) role at Caterpillar, focused on managing engineering projects for component sourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, overseeing project progress, managing resources, and ensuring effective execution of sourcing projects for various engine components. It requires strong project management, leadership, and communication skills, with a focus on process ownership and continuous improvement within the NSI (New Source Introduction) framework. | — |
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| Manager Material Requirements Planning This role manages inventory levels for raw materials and components in a manufacturing facility, focusing on supply chain logistics and materials requirements planning. Responsibilities include managing stock room environments, supervising staff, defining inventory levels, and coordinating inventory management software. | — | 0 |
| Senior Design Engineer Senior Design Engineer responsible for delivering gear and shaft component solutions for torque converters, transmissions, and axles, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and cost reduction. This role involves leading component engineers, exploring innovative solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, purchasing, quality, and suppliers. Key responsibilities include component design, development, validation, and providing engineering support for resourcing and development, with a focus on meeting customer needs from PQVC (Product, Quality, Value, Cost). | — | 0 |
| Quality Analyst Quality Analyst role at Caterpillar's Drivetrain facility, focusing on managing process and customer quality issues, root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement through Lean practices and CQMS adoption. | — | 0 |
| Facility Supply Professional II This role supports supply-related activities for a facility, focusing on procurement and integration with the facility support team. Responsibilities include managing material flow, identifying cost and inventory reductions, monitoring supply network functions, and collaborating with suppliers. Skills required include process management, data-driven decision making, analytical thinking, effective communication, MRP, supplier management, logistics management, and supply chain management. Previous purchasing experience and a Bachelor's degree are required. | — | 0 |
| Lead Engineer Lead Engineer for Caterpillar's Electrification and Energy Solutions team in China, responsible for rapid development, prototype build, machine integration, and validation of electrification solutions. This role involves technical and people leadership, coordinating with multi-site teams, and driving engineering processes. | — | 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 |
| Senior Digital Product Owner Senior Digital Product Owner at Caterpillar responsible for providing day-to-day support to customers and field service staff regarding product implementation, customization, questions, and problems. This role involves coordinating with product development engineers, identifying and reporting issues, and addressing customer concerns to ensure product usage and integration. | — | 0 |
| Lead Devops Engineer Lead DevOps Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and improving enterprise DevOps capabilities on cloud platforms, with expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Artifactory, Cloud Operations, and Security. The role involves leading DevOps strategy, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction. | — | 0 |
| Supervisor / Supervisora de Producción Supervisor role responsible for managing a production program and overall value stream performance, ensuring safety, quality, speed, and cost objectives are met. Requires leadership, problem-solving, and experience in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement. | — | 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 |
| Project Engineer (Automation) Project Engineer (Automation) at Caterpillar, focusing on the design, integration, testing, and optimization of automated systems and robotic cells within the metal-mechanical industry. Requires a degree in engineering and problem-solving skills. | — | 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 |
| Senior Autonomy Engineer - C++ Senior Autonomy Engineer role focused on the architectural design of features for Autonomous Drills System (ADS) using C++ on embedded Linux. Responsibilities include technical leadership, design, development, debugging, and mentoring engineers, with a focus on embedded systems, concurrency, and performance. | — | 0 |
| Automation Engineer - QA - Python Automation Automation Engineer focused on QA and Python scripting for software solutions, specifically supporting the Autonomous Drills System (ADS). Responsibilities include developing test scripts, executing tests, identifying defects, and collaborating with developers to improve software quality and streamline test processes within an Agile/Scrum framework. | — | 0 |
| Product Owner Product Owner for Caterpillar's Autonomous Drills System (ADS), responsible for bridging stakeholders and development teams, managing the product backlog, defining user stories, and ensuring product alignment with business objectives within an Agile/Scrum framework. Requires strong understanding of Autonomy Application & Embedded Software Development. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Technician This role focuses on developing and maintaining sales model product compatibility within an ERP system for Caterpillar's machine sales. It involves interacting with engineering and pricing personnel, participating in New Product Introduction (NPI) groups, and ensuring accurate feature/part number compatibility. The position requires a strong understanding of company products, product applications, and ERP systems, with a background in mechanical, production, or manufacturing streams. | — | 0 |
| Automation Engineer - C++ Caterpillar is seeking an Automation Engineer with C++ experience for embedded development on Linux to design and develop software for Autonomous Drills System (ADS). The role involves collaborating with senior engineers, understanding embedded systems, concurrency, and performance, and working with sensors and positioning technologies. Experience with machine control, robotics, or guidance systems is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Autonomy Engineer - UI Development Develops UI software for Autonomous Drills System (ADS) and Machine Autonomy Applications, collaborating with senior engineers and translating UI/UX designs into front-end code. Requires proficiency in JavaScript frameworks (Angular 2+), design patterns, web components, HTML5, CSS3, and state management libraries. | — | 0 |
| Training Consultant Develop and deliver technical training solutions for Caterpillar's electric power products, systems, and components. This role involves utilizing and maintaining training aids and lab equipment, collaborating with project teams on course development, and managing personal development processes. Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in technical training, strong knowledge of power and energy products, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. Fluency in English is required, with French and Arabic as advantages. | — | 0 |
| Automation Engineer Seeking a Java Engineer to design, build, and enhance modern applications that support AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities as part of a broader modernization program. This role focuses on transforming existing systems into scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions aligned with modern architecture and engineering practices. | — | 0 |
| Materialdisponent (m/w/d) The role is for a Material Planner (Materialdisponent) in the Supply Chain and Logistics department at Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH in Mannheim. The responsibilities include supporting the team lead, ensuring material availability, coordinating material requests, monitoring delivery performance, supporting the introduction of new tools and structures for material data and processes, implementing measures to improve delivery times, implementing forecasts with suppliers for capacity planning, creating and analyzing KPIs/Power BI dashboards for material planning processes, coordinating projects to improve material flow, implementing and monitoring production and process control through process controls, and supporting the setup and coordination of SOX controls for inventory and parts availability. | — | 0 |
| Information Systems Specialist (Data Management & DataOps) Seeking an Information Systems Specialist with 12+ years of experience in data engineering/architecture/platform roles to lead enterprise data management, DataOps practices, Snowflake environment, and Data pipeline ecosystem. Responsibilities include defining data architecture strategy, designing Snowflake solutions, establishing data modeling standards, driving performance optimization, implementing DataOps framework, and providing technical leadership to data engineering teams. | — | 0 |
| Manager Software Engineering (Quality Engineering ) Manager Software Engineering (Quality Engineering) for digital platforms at Caterpillar, focusing on end-to-end quality strategy, governance, and execution. The role involves leading distributed QE teams, defining QE strategy, overseeing the QE lifecycle, scaling automation frameworks, establishing quality metrics and reporting, and collaborating with Product, Engineering, and SRE teams. Requires 12+ years in QE, 7+ years leading teams, and at least 1 year of experience working with AI applications. | — | 0 |
| System Integration Lead Lead electrification system integration, on-machine validation, and solution iteration for Electrification and Energy Solutions (E+ES) and SEM programs within Caterpillar China. This role involves converting system requirements into practical engineering solutions through hands-on integration, testing, and issue resolution, collaborating with various teams to accelerate product readiness. | — | 0 |
| Cab Ergonomics Engineer (UX) This role focuses on applying human factors, ergonomics, and engineering design to improve cab layouts and physical human-machine interaction for construction machinery. The engineer will analyze operator behavior and working conditions to translate insights into practical engineering solutions, optimizing comfort, safety, and efficiency through systematic analysis, design validation, and cross-functional collaboration. | — | 0 |
| Senior Production Supervisor (Machining) 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. | — | 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 |
| Production Manager Production Manager role at Caterpillar responsible for material acquisition, production scheduling, and delivery. The role involves leading an operational section, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, coordinating production teams, and managing distribution operations. Requires experience in supply chain, inventory management, SAP, and MRP. | — | 0 |
| Product Support Operations Representative Product Support Operations Representative role at Caterpillar, focusing on improving dealer capabilities, capacity, and profitability through business planning, process improvement, and support for new products and services. Requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and relationship management skills, with up to 30% travel. | — | 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 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Manager Manufacturing Engineering Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on leading a team to support manufacturing operations, tool design, and equipment for producing parts. Requires experience in capital projects, equipment installation, and continuous improvement of operational methods. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and decision-making within an industrial manufacturing context. | — | 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 |