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).
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| Multi-Line Assembler- CWL This role is for a Multi-Line Assembler at Caterpillar, responsible for assembling parts and components for Building Construction Product (BCP) machines. The position involves working on various assembly stations, utilizing lean manufacturing principles, and adhering to standard work procedures. Key responsibilities include safe and defect-free assembly, supporting planned/unplanned absences, training other technicians, and participating in continuous improvement dialogues. The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow instructions. | — | 0 |
| Software Developer - D365 CE Software Developer role focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE/CRM) customization, configuration, and integrations. Responsibilities include plugin development, workflows, Power Automate, JavaScript, C#, .NET, and supporting integrations using APIs, web services, and Azure Logic Apps. The role involves working with Dataverse and SQL Server for data management and migration, collaborating with various teams, and continuous learning of Microsoft technologies. |
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| Software Developer - D365 CE Software Developer role focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE/CRM) customization, configuration, and integrations. Responsibilities include plugin development, workflows, Power Automate, JavaScript, C#, .NET, and supporting integrations using APIs, web services, and Azure Logic Apps. The role involves working with Dataverse and SQL Server for data management and migration, collaborating with various teams, and continuous learning of Microsoft technologies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Developer - D365 F&O Senior Software Developer role focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) development, integration, and technical architecture. The role involves X++ development, SSRS, Power BI, platform upgrades, and supporting code deployments. It also includes designing and implementing integrations with third-party systems using various Azure services and data management tools. A key aspect is driving automation initiatives using Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and AI-driven workflows, alongside DevOps practices and environment management. The role requires strong debugging skills and database proficiency. | — | 0 |
| Manager Material Requirements Planning Manager for Material Requirements Planning at Caterpillar, focusing on managing a team, optimizing production requirements, inventory levels, and coordinating with manufacturing and procurement. The role involves process improvements and ensuring compliance within the supply chain and logistics domain. | — | 0 |
| Lean Manager Caterpillar is seeking a Lean Manager to join their team in Batam, Kepulauan Riau. The role involves supporting, teaching, and leading improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to drive business outcomes. Responsibilities include analyzing processes, identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and contributing to Lean strategies and tools. The position requires knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, project administration, problem-solving, and influencing skills, with a preference for an Engineering background and 5-7 years of experience in lean manufacturing or project management. | — | 0 |
| Senior Digital Product Owner - Integration Platforms Seeking a Senior Product Owner to lead the strategy and delivery of an enterprise integration platform connecting dealer systems, ERP platforms, and digital products. The role focuses on defining product vision, roadmap, and execution for a high-scale integration service enabling APIs, event-driven integrations, and data sharing. Responsibilities include backlog prioritization, defining requirements, partnering with engineering, and enabling platform governance with consistent integration standards. | — | 0 |
| Test Booth Technician Operate as part of the production team responsible for the assembly of parts or components to produce Building Construction Product (BCP) machines, according to specified work orders. Utilize lean manufacturing tools and techniques whilst operating to defined “takt times” and production sequences. | — | 0 |
| Autonomy Engineer - Java Seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications supporting AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities. This role involves transforming legacy systems into scalable, resilient solutions, with a focus on modern architecture and best practices. The engineer will write high-quality code, lead code reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and optimize application performance. | — | 0 |
| Manager Production (Maintenance) This role oversees and coordinates production line activities, focusing on scheduling, issue resolution, and adherence to safety and quality standards within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include creating production reports, maintaining documentation, supervising workers, and training new hires. | — | 0 |
| 实验室样品管理员 This role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of laboratory samples, including receipt, testing flow, storage, and disposal. It involves ensuring sample traceability and data accuracy, improving material flow efficiency, promoting digitalization of sample management, and supporting supplier processing quality control to ensure laboratory quality, turnaround time, and compliance. The role also involves analyzing bottlenecks, optimizing sample flow, leading digitalization initiatives, and managing data in information systems. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Intern Internship role focused on embedded software development, including design, coding, testing, integration, and customer support for industrial machinery. Requires a degree in engineering or computer science. | — | 0 |
| Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer This role focuses on implementing and improving testing, development, and validation techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize product quality within Caterpillar's industrial engineering context. It involves resolving design/manufacturing issues, adopting new technologies like automation and robotics, planning test procedures, and monitoring performance. | — | 0 |
| Maintenance Operator Maintenance Operator role at Caterpillar, responsible for daily inspection, troubleshooting, and emergency repair of non-standard automation equipment and production lines. Duties include maintaining electrical control systems (PLC, inverters, servo drives), responding to downtime incidents, participating in new equipment installation and upgrades, and ensuring safety compliance. Requires a technical degree, 3+ years of experience in non-standard equipment or heavy industry electrical maintenance, and familiarity with major PLC systems like Siemens and Mitsubishi. | — | 0 |
| Cafeteria & Transportation Specialist This role is for a Cafeteria & Transportation Specialist at Caterpillar, focusing on campus administration and managing on-site service suppliers for catering, transportation, and cleaning services. It requires collaboration, communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, with a preference for Microsoft Office proficiency and some work experience. | — | 0 |
| Mining Technical Training Consultant Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Training Consultant to design, develop, and deliver MineStar service training programs for dealers and customer-facing personnel. This role involves delivering technical training, supporting technicians in real-world applications, and enhancing capabilities in MineStar and fleet technology systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mining equipment, mobile plant, or fleet technology systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. While formal training experience is not required, experience in training, mentoring, or coaching is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Boiler Operator III This role is for a Boiler Operator III at Caterpillar, responsible for the daily operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of boiler equipment to ensure safe, stable, and efficient running. Key duties include regular inspections, handling abnormal situations, performing basic troubleshooting, adhering to safety regulations, managing water quality, and documenting operational records. The role requires a vocational or higher education, familiarity with boiler principles and safety procedures, and basic computer skills. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Project Team Leader Experienced Engineer Project Team Leader to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional engineering projects in heavy industry, particularly mining, mobile plant, or heavy vehicle environments. Responsibilities include defining project scope, coordinating resources across various functions, overseeing project timelines and performance, and monitoring regulatory requirements. Requires strong project management, leadership, and technical problem-solving skills. | — | 0 |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer role focused on the design, optimization, and strategic development of test facilities and mechanical systems for power systems and drivetrain testing, including ICE, hybrid, and EV technologies. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project delivery, fault finding, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Process Technician V This role supports new product introduction, line transfers, and process modification activities in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment installation, debugging, assisting with process and equipment-related issues, setting up and maintaining manufacturing processes, diagnosing and resolving basic issues, identifying process improvement opportunities, supporting error-proofing, and completing process documentation. The role also involves providing basic training to operators and technicians. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift) Manager for a 3rd shift distribution center overseeing an automatic storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and supervising up to 20 hourly and 2 salaried personnel. Focuses on leading teams, driving operational excellence, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing inventory and equipment. | — | 0 |
| Manager Production - 2nd Shift Manager Production role at Caterpillar, overseeing a production line, preparing schedules, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include creating production reports, supervising workers, training new hires, and managing scheduling. Requires working knowledge of performance management, analytical thinking, decision making, communication, and attention to detail. Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or manufacturing is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Aprendiz - Programa de Jovens Talentos Entry-level apprenticeship program for young talent at Caterpillar, focusing on personal and professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment. The program offers hands-on experience in various operational areas, supporting daily activities in organization, planning, and execution. | — | 0 |
| Senior Engineer - Configurator Systems Integration Senior Engineer responsible for the integration engineering of large mining equipment, focusing on system architecture, configuration, and the seamless interaction of mechanical, electrical, and digital components. The role involves researching design parameters, guiding technical design evolution, and testing new technologies for product improvement. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Specialist - Configurator Systems Integration Engineering Specialist role focused on systems integration for heavy mining equipment, driving design, development, and integration of complex engineering solutions. Requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills, with experience in heavy equipment and product lifecycle management. The role involves defining product architecture, evaluating products, and providing technical guidance. | — | 0 |
| Fleet Manager (3rd Shift) Fleet Manager for Caterpillar's Oil & Gas and Marine division, acting as the primary customer-facing representative for marine accounts in the eastern hemisphere. The role involves owning the operational relationship, coordinating with dealers and product groups to execute service agreements, plan maintenance, and resolve in-service issues. Responsibilities include interpreting fleet health data, leading operational communications, and coordinating cross-functionally for field-failure investigations. | — | 0 |
| Logistics & Automation Engineering Specialist This role focuses on integrating automation and robotics into logistics and manufacturing processes within Caterpillar's Integrated Components Division. The specialist will lead projects, introduce new technologies, and optimize material handling systems, controls, and electrical architecture across global operations. | — | 0 |
| Product Service Engineer Product Service Engineer role focused on providing technical support for cloud-hosted applications within Caterpillar's MineStar™ backend platforms. Responsibilities include issue resolution, continuous improvement, and collaboration with engineering teams, dealers, and customers to ensure platform reliability and enhance customer experience. Requires strong problem-solving, technical, and communication skills, with experience in cloud services and enterprise-level applications. | — | 0 |
| Value Chain Designer This role focuses on optimizing the entire value chain for Caterpillar's mining equipment, from sourcing to delivery. It involves acting as an engineer within purchasing and supply chain, resolving material shortages, defining system constraints, and developing data-driven solutions. The role requires building and refining value-stream models to improve cost, delivery, and network performance, partnering with suppliers and internal teams. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing material continuity, developing global models, and applying structured problem-solving. | — | 0 |
| Product Support Operations Representative This role focuses on improving parts and service operations performance for Caterpillar dealers in the Americas Distribution Services Division. The Product Support Operations Representative will identify development opportunities, assess performance, collaborate with internal teams, and build relationships with dealers to drive operational and services growth. | — | 0 |
| Manager Production Manager Production role at Caterpillar, overseeing complex production lines, ensuring safety and quality, managing teams, and improving processes. Requires an Engineering degree and 3 years of operations/logistics experience. | — | 0 |
| Manager Production Manager Production role at Caterpillar, focusing on supervising and coordinating production line activities, ensuring safety and quality standards, managing personnel, and reporting on production processes and performance. Requires a university degree in Engineering and 1 year of experience in Operations or Logistics. | — | 0 |
| Category Buyer Category Buyer for Electrical & Electronics within Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD). Responsibilities include developing and executing category strategy, managing policies, agreements, and special procurement programs. The role focuses on delivering value through Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM), identifying cost decreases, inventory reductions, and quality improvements, and assessing business risks. The buyer will act as a liaison between the organization and suppliers, communicating information explicitly and managing supplier performance. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Systems Engineer – Power Conversion & Distribution Systems Mechanical Systems Engineer responsible for the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for Power Conversion & Distribution systems in electrified platforms. Focuses on system architecture, enclosure design, thermal-mechanical integration, and component design with an emphasis on compact, lightweight, and high power-density solutions for demanding industrial and automotive environments. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Structural Engineer – E+ES (Battery and Power systems) Mechanical Structural Engineer responsible for design, analysis, and product realization of battery systems and power electronics for energy and power applications. The role focuses on ensuring structural integrity, electrical packaging compliance, vibration robustness, and manufacturable designs under defined loading conditions, thermal environments, and boundary constraints. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer – E+ES (Battery and Power Systems)) Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for concept-to-release mechanical design and product realization of battery systems and power electronics for energy and power applications. The role focuses on robust packaging, structural integrity, manufacturable designs, and compliance with electrical safety and environmental requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams through structured design reviews and NPI gateways. | — | 0 |
| Data Analyst – Transportation & Logistics This role is for an Analytics Engineer focused on building and running analytics products end-to-end, including Power BI dashboards, data modeling, and automation using SQL and Python for Caterpillar's European ground transportation logistics. The role involves translating business problems into requirements, delivering actionable recommendations, and improving operational efficiency. | — | 0 |
| HEX Product Support Specialist This role focuses on product support and problem management within the industrial sector, assisting with customer complaints and providing technical guidance to dealers. It emphasizes customer loyalty and service excellence, with a significant travel component. | — | 0 |
| Senior Engineer Senior Engineer at Caterpillar responsible for directing and participating in the design and development of new product concepts and complex engineering projects for release to production. This role involves conceiving and applying complex technical principles, leading design and analysis efforts, coordinating product tests, resolving design and manufacturing problems, and staying abreast of technological advancements. Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science with 3-5 years of experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and leadership/communication skills. | — | 0 |
| Lead Backend Engineer – Enterprise Java Applications (Senior Software Engineer) Lead Backend Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Java Applications on AWS Cloud, focusing on Microservices, Spring Boot, and CI/CD. Responsibilities include development, system design, technology evaluation, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions. The role emphasizes strong foundational knowledge in Java, SOLID principles, and agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Intern Develop digital tools or data dashboards to support data analysis, assist in collecting Customs AEO certificate materials and processes, and support inbound and bonded material management data and documents collection. Requires strong coding and software application skills (VBA, Power Apps), good English, communication, and teamwork. Bachelor's degree in IT or software preferred. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Linux Engineer Embedded Software Engineer with Linux and Ethernet communication protocol development experience, focusing on application-layer protocols, network modules, debugging, and scripting for automation and diagnostics within an industrial context. | — | 0 |
| Machinist机加工 Operates and maintains CNC machines for parts production, ensuring quality standards are met through proper measurement and adherence to safety protocols. Requires vocational/technical education and experience in machining or CNC operation, with the ability to read basic blueprints and adapt to a three-shift work environment. | — | 0 |
| Mining Technical Support Engineer This role focuses on enabling software and system issue resolution within the mining industry. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality assurance. The candidate will work with engineering on corrective action approaches and communicate customer feedback to development teams. Key skills include industry and application knowledge, troubleshooting, software product testing, customer focus, communication, systems thinking, and technical troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Hydraulic Systems - Design Engineer Design Engineer for Hydraulic Systems at Caterpillar, responsible for the design and development of hydraulic components and systems across product lines, ensuring performance, reliability, and cost targets are met through collaboration with cross-functional teams and validation activities. | — | 0 |
| Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer This role focuses on the testing and validation of mechanical drivetrain systems for new product introduction and continuous product improvement at Caterpillar. It involves planning and executing tests, analyzing data, and ensuring the quality and performance of drivetrain solutions. The role requires strong engineering judgment, systems-level thinking, and collaboration with design and controls teams. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Project Team Leader - Product Quality Engineering Project Team Leader focused on Product Quality at Caterpillar, managing initiatives for proactive quality systems, defect prevention, and continuous improvement. The role involves analyzing quality data, driving root cause analysis, and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve quality targets in product development, manufacturing, and supply chain. | — | 0 |
| Senior Mechanic Tech II Senior Mechanic Tech II role at Caterpillar focusing on mechanical assembly, equipment support, failure analysis, and technical support for mining and construction equipment (Buckets, Blades, and Off-Highway Trucks). The role involves applying mechanical expertise and supporting electronic instrumentation to evaluate machine systems, support testing, and ensure product reliability in shop and field environments. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Systems Integration Lead This role focuses on designing and delivering intralogistics automation solutions, integrating various systems like WMS, WCS, ERP, and MES. It involves solution architecture, technical governance, and product development for automation technologies such as AGV/AMR, conveyors, and AS/RS. The role emphasizes standardization, replication, and driving operational excellence through automation in industrial settings. | — | 0 |
| Mining Onboard Specialist - MineStar This role supports Caterpillar's autonomous haulage systems (MineStar Command for hauling) by providing on-site technical support, troubleshooting, system optimization, and collaboration with dealer and customer teams. The specialist will manage onboard hardware health, machine and system integration, analyze fault data, and report on system status to ensure optimal performance of autonomous mining equipment. | — | 0 |