Principal Digital Architect - Manufacturing and Supply Digital Platform

Career Area :

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Build the Digital Backbone of Modern Manufacturing

We're assembling a dynamic team to develop and scale our Manufacturing & Supply Digital Platform-a next-generation software framework that transforms how manufacturing and supply operations connect, collaborate, and optimize.

This platform is not an ERP system. It's a purpose-built digital layer that integrates data, processes, and resources across the entire manufacturing lifecycle-from design and engineering to production and distribution.

This initiative is powered by NVIDIA technologies, including the Omniverse platform and AI computing capabilities, enabling immersive digital twins, accelerated simulation, and intelligent automation. You'll be part of a team that's not just building software-but shaping the future of how manufacturing works through AI-driven, collaborative, and scalable digital solutions.

As part of this initiative, you'll contribute to :

System Integration : Seamlessly connecting diverse manufacturing and supply systems, data sources, and workflows into a unified digital ecosystem.

Data-Driven Decision Making : Harnessing real-time data collection, analysis, and visualization to deliver actionable insights and operational intelligence.

Automation & Optimization : Driving efficiency through intelligent scheduling, predictive maintenance, and quality control-without replacing core transactional systems.

Enhanced Collaboration : Enabling transparent communication and coordination across teams, functions, and geographies.

If you're passionate about digital platforms, industrial innovation, and working with cutting-edge technologies this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Summary :

The Principal Digital Architect will provide strategic leadership for the overall architecture of the Manufacturing and Supply Digital Platform by designing platform capabilities that anticipate evolving business requirements and use cases. The role will collaborate with peer architects and Enterprise Capability Owners to deliver diverse use cases thru applications, analytics, agents, and business intelligence.

The position holds accountability for developing an enterprise-wide data architecture, creating reusable data components that can be assembled into datasets for business applications, analytics, business intelligence, agents, and digital twin solutions.

Additionally, the role will leverage innovative NVIDIA technologies to advance digital twin capabilities, simulation, and optimization.

What You Will Do :

Developing detailed architecture deliverables to solve business problems.

Solutioning business use cases by leveraging platform capabilities across data, analytics, agents, and applications.

Leading the evaluation and deployment of new technologies to add or enhance existing digital technical capabilities.

Addressing business requirements collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions that meets business results.

What You Will Have :

Platform Architecture : Extensive knowledge of technologies and methods to design processing mechanisms and roadmaps to execute business application systems; ability to design these roadmaps and deploy supportive interfaces for end-users to access related systems, in accordance with standards and processes.

Data Architecture : Extensive knowledge of processes, techniques and factors that affect data architecture; ability to design blueprints on how to integrate data resources for business processes and functional support.

Analytical Thinking : Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Effective Communications : Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Requirements Analysis : Extensive knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Considerations for Top Candidates :

Progressive career in software engineering and architecture (typically 12years+)

Strong demonstratable experience delivering product and / or enterprise architecture for enterprise scale solutions in public cloud and hybrid eco-systems.

In-depth understanding and experience in two or more of the following : massive real-time event and message processing, data lakes, Big Data transformations and analytics, complex e-commerce applications, IoT edge and cloud data processing, SQL and NoSQL data modeling

Strong understanding of Agile SDLC implementation in public cloud eco-system including environments management, test automation, peer review, CI / CD, resource optimization, etc.

Strong hands-on development experience in public cloud environment

Familiarity with ML and data analytics

Understanding of enterprise data integration and analytical platforms

Excellent communication skills and be able to deal with sensitive issues, mentor and coach and / or persuade others on new technologies, new applications, or potential solutions.

Experience in multiple business processes or organizations and experience in multiple IT disciplines is also beneficial. Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, transportation domains a plus.

Additional Information :

This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Irving, TX offices.

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What You Will Get :

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Summary Pay Range :

$156,000.00 - $253,560.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com / careers.

Posting Dates :

November 6, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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