Caterpillar
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
- HQ
- Irving, US
- Founded
- 1925
- Funding
- Public (CAT)
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- caterpillar.com
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.
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 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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| Maintenance Associate (2nd Shift) This role is for a Maintenance Associate on the 2nd shift at Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division in Champaign, IL. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, repairing various warehouse machinery, electrical fixtures, and facility equipment, as well as building crates and painting. Requires experience with vehicle maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical repair, and the ability to read blueprints. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Manager Engineering Manager for Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division, focusing on battery system design and integration into customer applications like machines, rail, and marine. The role involves technical and people leadership, guiding technical design, project planning, development testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. It also includes managing cost estimates, budgets, and championing a safety culture. | — | 0 |
| Digital Engagement Consultant |
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| Supplier Quality Technician – 3rd Shift Supplier Quality Technician responsible for inspecting engine components, documenting non-conformances, and ensuring quality standards are met in a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Manager Engineering Caterpillar is seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead the Command for Hauling product team. This role involves building and managing high-performing teams, setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and managing performance and career growth. The manager will be responsible for team outcomes, hiring, onboarding, and succession planning, while embodying core behaviors like customer-back mindset, urgency, innovative thinking, open communication, and early wins. | — | 0 |
| Senior Engineer-Design Senior Engineer-Design at Caterpillar focusing on structural components and lifting systems for heavy-duty engines. Responsibilities include leading global design teams, technical evaluation, applying NPI processes, and collaborating with various departments. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience with specific lifting eye standards, and regulatory document publication related to lifting systems. | — | 0 |
| Técnico o Técnica de Manufactura Manufacturing Technician role focused on technical analysis of manufacturing processes, including production, costs, quality, safety, and environmental compliance. The role involves identifying and implementing improvements, monitoring equipment reliability, and providing engineering support for equipment, processes, and facilities. Key responsibilities include analyzing blueprints, supporting continuous improvement, ensuring correct material usage, evaluating risks, developing new manufacturing technologies, documenting production processes, inspecting for safety, and collecting data for root cause analysis. | — | 0 |
| Production Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift Production Operator role at Caterpillar responsible for setting up and operating machinery to produce plastic and/or rubber parts, monitoring equipment, cleaning and inspecting parts, and maintaining production. Requires basic computer experience and the ability to work in a team environment, with top candidates having experience in rubber injection molding, manufacturing, or fork truck operation. | — | 0 |
| Production Manager Production Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on overseeing and coordinating a complex production line, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, preparing schedules, resolving issues, and maintaining documentation. The role involves supervising workers, training new hires, and collaborating with departments for smooth operations. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Technician I (1st Shift) Mechanical Technician I role at Caterpillar focused on assembling heavy paving equipment. Responsibilities include safely assembling products according to instructions, using mechanical tools, and documenting/communicating improvement opportunities. Requires 2 years of experience in a mechanic or assembly field, with a focus on mechanical or manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| Material Handling Specialist Material Handler role supporting production and logistics operations by safely receiving, staging, loading, and transporting materials, ensuring accuracy in documentation and inventory processes within a manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Analyst This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, shipping schedules, and inventory targets in alignment with demand and build schedules. It involves working with master planners, managing purchase orders, identifying process improvements, supporting customer proposals, and maintaining supply chain application systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in accuracy, decision-making, logistics management, MRP, problem-solving, process improvement, project management, and supplier management. | — | 0 |
| Heavy Industrial Shipping Specialist This role is for a Shipping Specialist focused on heavy industrial equipment at Caterpillar. Responsibilities include preparing materials for shipment, packing parts, and loading/securing components onto freight cars and trucks. It requires experience in preparing shipping materials and loading/securing large components. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer role at Caterpillar, supporting production processes, improving equipment performance, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, familiarity with quality and manufacturing systems, and strong problem-solving skills. | — | 0 |
| Design Engineering Specialist - Drivetrain NPI Project Execution Design Engineering Specialist for Drivetrain NPI Project Execution at Caterpillar, focusing on software development, validation planning, and technology transformation for drivetrain mechatronics. Requires strong engineering judgment and systems-level thinking. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Planning Engineer Supply Chain Planning Engineer responsible for facility supply chain performance, inventory reduction, increasing inventory turns, and improving order-to-delivery results. Leads projects for plan-for-every-part, pull material replenishment, warehousing, autonomy, and throughput efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd and 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic role at Caterpillar's Morton Distribution Center, responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on plant facilities and equipment. Key responsibilities include adjusting, installing, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining equipment like piping systems, machine drives, power conveyors, motors, and cranes, as well as performing on-site repairs of hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, and tooling. The role also involves utilizing machine tools, welding, cutting, soldering, and other technical skills, diagnosing mechanical malfunctions, using precision checking tools for alignments, and working from sketches and blueprints to fabricate parts. Requires 3-5 years of maintenance experience, proficiency in welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing, and the ability to read technical documents. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Electrician 2nd and 3rd Shift ] Industrial Electrician responsible for building, installing, and repairing electrical and electronic circuits on machine tools and plant equipment. This role involves testing, diagnosing malfunctions, and troubleshooting complex machinery, including relay logic and CNC/PLC controlled systems. Requires a strong electrical background, ability to interpret schematics, and hands-on experience. | — | 0 |
| Design Engineering Specialist - Drivetrain NTI Design Engineering Specialist for Drivetrain Controls New Technology Introduction (NTI) at Caterpillar, focusing on software development, validation planning, and technology transformation for mechatronic drivetrain solutions. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Specialist – Design Engineering Specialist focused on design, performance, simulation, and advanced controls for Caterpillar's Load & Haul products. The role involves leading simulation-driven product development, defining performance requirements, and delivering advanced controls solutions to enhance machine productivity, fuel efficiency, and operator experience. | — | 0 |
| Field Frac Supervisor (Wellhead) Field Frac Supervisor (Wellhead) at Caterpillar's SPM Oil & Gas division in Midland, Texas. This role involves directing technical field service programs for fracking equipment, including installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. Responsibilities include managing field service infrastructure, training readiness, team direction, and developing work plans. Requires experience in hydraulic fracking operations, team management, and knowledge of EHS and DOT regulations. The role involves a 21 days on/7 days off rotation and on-call periods. | — | 0 |
| Reliability Engineer Reliability Engineer role focused on developing and executing a proactive maintenance strategy for critical assets in a manufacturing environment. The role involves analyzing downtime data, identifying reliability gaps, initiating root cause failure analysis, and proposing data-driven improvements to preventative maintenance plans. The goal is to increase machine uptime and MTBF. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly role at Caterpillar, focused on supporting production operations by implementing and optimizing equipment, processes, and production systems. Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement initiatives, executing engineering change notices, applying problem-solving methodologies, and providing technical guidance to meet business unit goals. | — | 0 |
| Senior Data Center Network Engineer Senior Data Center Network Engineer responsible for the complete lifecycle of the Data Center Network, including planning, design, deployment, operations, and monitoring. This role involves managing Cisco ACI & Nexus equipment and Radware Load Balancers, supporting infrastructure projects, and ensuring network reliability, scalability, and efficiency. | — | 0 |
| Senior Design Engineer - Drivetrain Controls Senior Design Engineer for Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation at Caterpillar, focusing on NPI software development, validation planning, and technology transformation for powershift transmissions and torque converters. | — | 0 |
| Quality Technician-Electric Power Quality Technician role focused on inspecting custom switchgear and standard controls assemblies in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include performing in-process and final inspections, supporting quality activities for new projects, maintaining inspection records, supporting audits, and contributing to continuous improvement. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manager Training This role is for a Senior Manager of Training at Caterpillar, focusing on developing and delivering service training programs for the Power & Energy industry segments. The responsibilities include managing daily operations of the training center, overseeing training deliverables, developing long-term strategies, leading the delivery team, and monitoring training trends. The role requires strong knowledge in customer focus, service excellence, consulting, decision making, communication, problem solving, relationship management, and training operations. While the company mentions digital capabilities and technology, the core of this role is traditional training management and development, not AI/ML model building. | — | 0 |
| Team Lead POU Team Lead role in Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) focused on overseeing daily warehouse operations, coordinating workflow, leading team members, and performing material handling functions. The role involves managing inventory, customer interactions related to logistics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. It requires operating heavy equipment and ensuring safety and quality metrics are met. | — | 0 |
| Controls Engineering Specialist – EH Brake‑by‑Wire Systems Controls Engineering Specialist for Electrohydraulic (EH) Brake by Wire systems, focusing on design, development, and integration. The role involves leading controls and software development using Model-Based Development and AUTOSAR, defining system architecture, developing embedded control algorithms, and supporting functional safety activities. It also requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and engagement with autonomy and advanced feature teams. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Product Auditor - 2nd Shift This role performs reconciliation functions for inventory control, receipt accuracy, supplier discrepancies, and shipment errors in a warehouse and office setting. Responsibilities include coordinating receiving, expediting, and shipment of customer orders, entering purchase orders, receiving material into the system, and reconciling shipping and receiving issues. The role requires experience in a warehouse environment, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and involves physical requirements like lifting up to 35 pounds. | — | 0 |
| Senior Mechanical Tech II This role involves performing mechanical assembly, equipment support, failure analysis, and technical support for large mining trucks. It requires applying deep mechanical expertise and supporting electronic instrumentation to evaluate machine systems, support testing, and ensure product reliability in shop and field environments. | — | 0 |
| Design Engineer Designs, develops, builds, and implements new components, products, or technologies. Researches new materials and competitive products, organizes and executes building, testing, and analysis of prototypes, assists with supplier development, oversees drafting and testing specialists, develops functional requirements, and participates in buy-build analysis and proposal preparation. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer role focused on technical analysis of assembly processes, production, costs, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. Responsibilities include implementing process enhancements, monitoring equipment reliability, providing engineering support, and developing new manufacturing technologies. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and knowledge of lean manufacturing and data analysis. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Data Analyst This role provides business support for internal supply chain and manufacturing teams with sourcing, cost analysis, and metrics dashboards. It also supports contract manufacturers for material availability and process change control. | — | 0 |
| Tecnica / Tecnico Mantenimiento Electrico Technician responsible for supporting the production line and ensuring the availability of equipment and machinery by repairing mechanical and electrical issues. | — | 0 |
| Senior Production Supervisor Directs an assigned production area in the manufacture and/or assembly of quality parts to meet established production requirements, owning and setting the overall direction for value stream(s) and PQVC performance. Responsibilities include ensuring effective operation, developing plans for efficient use of resources, monitoring customer delivery and cost reduction, establishing goals, supervising activities, and implementing corporate initiatives like Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Planning Analyst Logistics Planning Analyst role at Caterpillar, focused on supporting and improving logistics processes, tracking shipments, analyzing transportation costs, and planning lead times. Requires analytical thinking, decision-making skills, and knowledge of supply chain processes and ERP systems. | — | 0 |
| Welder - 2nd and 3rd Shifts Operates and tends welding machines to join and bond components for fabricating products and assemblies, following specifications and blueprints, using stainless steel and other alloys. Requires one year of welding experience in a production environment and the ability to pass welder qualification tests. | — | 0 |
| Material Specialist - 1st Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental This role is for a Material Specialist in the Large Power Systems Division at Caterpillar. Responsibilities include checking, receiving, and verifying accuracy of prime products, handling materials, warehousing functions, and performing related clerical duties. The role requires a High School Diploma, a valid Driver's License, and forklift certification, with the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and working at heights. Experience in warehouse operations and order filling is preferred. | — | 0 |
| ALTERNANCE (BUT) Assistant Achats Indirects et Projets E-Invoicing F/H (Réf 30-2026) This is an apprenticeship role focused on indirect procurement and e-invoicing compliance at Caterpillar. The responsibilities include managing and validating supplier data, assisting with the transition to electronic invoicing in France, and providing administrative support. The role also involves learning basic purchasing processes like requesting quotes and analyzing offers. It requires a student pursuing a BUT GEA or equivalent degree, with good IT skills (Excel, Outlook) and intermediate professional English. | — | 0 |
| Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt This role is for a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt at Caterpillar, focused on process and product improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies. The position is on-site in Morton, IL, and involves leading Six Sigma project portfolios, providing training, and facilitating improvement workshops. | — | 0 |
| Field Service Engineer (Marine) Field Service Engineer for Caterpillar's Medium Speed Engines (MSE) in Miramar, Florida. Responsibilities include providing technical support, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of engines, collaborating with dealers and customers. Requires a background in industrial mechanics and a willingness to travel up to 80%. | — | 0 |
| Iron Technician IV (2nd Shift) This role is for an Iron Technician IV at Caterpillar's SPM Oil & Gas division, focusing on the assembly and testing of mechanical components for the oil and gas industry. The position involves performing duties of lower-level technicians, demonstrating leadership, managing workflow, ensuring quality control, and assisting with technical problems. It requires experience with oil and gas equipment and specific valve types, with a starting pay of $30.35/hr. | — | 0 |
| Senior Design Technologist Senior Design Technologist role in Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division, focusing on Project Management for DTO Custom Packages in Oil & Gas, Marine, and Electric Power Markets. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, quality, and costs, communicating with stakeholders, and facilitating testing. Requires strong skills in communication, managing multiple priorities, technical excellence, problem-solving, and project management. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Production (Section Manager II ) 3rd Shift Manager for production line operations, overseeing scheduling, issue resolution, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include reporting on production, maintaining documentation, supervising staff, and training new hires. | — | 0 |
| Coordinador de Servicios Generales (Transporte y Comedor) This role is for a General Services Coordinator focusing on transportation and cafeteria services at a plant. Responsibilities include managing service providers, ensuring quality and punctuality, handling complaints, generating reports, and managing budgets and invoicing. The role requires coordination with various departments like HR and unions, and involves operational oversight of industrial cafeteria services and transportation routes. It is not directly related to AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| 3rd Shift Fabrication Production Manager This role is for a Fabrication Production Manager at Caterpillar, overseeing a production line, managing schedules, ensuring safety and quality, and implementing Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma principles. It involves managing a business unit for People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost, and driving continuous improvement. | — | 0 |
| Corinth Reman Engines, Cranks & Blocks Assembly III (3rd shift) Assembly III position at Caterpillar Remanufacturing facility in Corinth, MS, involving engine/component assembly operations with moderate complexity. Responsibilities include performing assembly processes in a fast-paced, safety and quality-focused environment, adhering to contamination control guidelines, reading prints, performing quality checks, using various tools, following production schedules, utilizing computer systems for work instructions and data entry, and potentially operating overhead cranes/hoists. Requires basic computer experience, ability to read/write/interpret documents, experience with basic tooling, and 2 years of manufacturing or assembly experience. Top candidates will have experience as an engine mechanic or in engine/component assembly. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Intern Supply Chain Intern role at Caterpillar in Shanghai, supporting daily operations like shipping schedule updates, order releasing, VAT rebating, and data processing. Responsibilities include assisting with PFA, POD applications, performing general analysis for past due and mismatch issues, and providing information inquiries using CAT systems. The role also involves data maintenance on shared folders and other assigned tasks from the supervisor. | — | 0 |
| Conducteur de ligne - équipe jour (F/H) This role is for a production line operator at Caterpillar, responsible for managing an automated assembly line for heavy machinery components. The job involves operating and monitoring the automated line, performing series changes, quality checks, and recording production data for continuous improvement. It requires technical skills related to automation and a strong behavioral profile including engagement, teamwork, and autonomy. The role is in the industrial manufacturing domain and is not AI-related. | — | 0 |