Caterpillar, Inc

Integrated Logistics Technology - IT Architect

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT architecture or related fields
  • Strong knowledge of production applications used in service delivery
  • Proficient in analytical thinking and problem-solving techniques
  • Experience in software product design and architecture
  • Familiarity with systems and technology integration

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver scalable technology solutions for the outbound transportation network
  • Collaborate with business owners and development teams to align technology with business plans
  • Modernize and integrate technological systems for logistics operations
  • Lead architecture initiatives for Transportation and Equipment Processing Centers
  • Develop integration strategies across diverse technology platforms and applications
  • Analyze business processes to identify optimization opportunities
  • Drive digital transformation and application modernization efforts

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
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

As an IT Architect, you will be responsible for defining and delivering scalable technology solutions that support the Product Support and Logistics Division's (PSLD) outbound transportation network, including finished goods, prime product, and equipment processing center operations. In this role, you will partner closely with business process owners and development teams to architect, modernize, and integrate enterprise systems, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and technology standards. You will lead solution design efforts for Transportation and Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) initiatives, develop integration strategies across enterprise applications, data platforms, and external partner systems, analyze business processes and data flows to identify improvement opportunities, and drive application modernization and digital transformation efforts that enhance efficiency, reliability, and long-term scalability.

Additional Information:
  • This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation.
  • This role is 1st shift, Monday - Friday.
  • This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.
  • This role requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel.


What You Will Do:

  • Provide solution architecture for the Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) outbound transportation network, including finished goods, prime product, and equipment processing center operations.


  • Partner closely with business process owners and development teams to align technology solutions with operational processes and business objectives.


  • Design, modernize, and integrate technology solutions that support transportation and logistics operations.


  • Lead architecture and solution design efforts for Transportation and Equipment Processing Center (EPC) initiatives.


  • Define and implement integration strategies across enterprise applications, data platforms, and external partner systems.


  • Analyze business processes, system interactions, integrations and large datasets to identify opportunities for efficiency, optimization, and innovation.


  • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions.


  • Drive application modernization, application rationalization, and digital transformation initiatives.


  • Provide architectural leadership and consultation on best practices, including architecture planning, data modeling, processes, and technology tools.


  • Collaborate with senior leaders to develop target operating models, architecture roadmaps, and long-term technology strategies aligned with business goals.


  • Conduct systematic analysis of business and client requirements, ensuring traceability and resolution of functional challenges.


  • Oversee architecture project deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with established standards, governance, and processes.


  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.


  • Resolve complex architectural and system design challenges while maintaining a high standard of solution quality and performance.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

  • Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.


  • Analytical Thinking: 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.


  • Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.


  • Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.


  • System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

  • Experience implementing or supporting transportation, logistics, supply chain, or Equipment Processing Center (EPC) business processes and technology solutions.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and leverage data to solve complex business and technology challenges.
  • Experience using SQL Power BI, and other analytical tools to analyze data, identify trends, improve data quality, and support operational decision-making.
  • Proven ability to design and support integrations across applications, enterprise data platforms, APIs, Software as a Service (SaaS) systems, and external business partners.
  • Experience translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions while effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience leading application modernization, system integration, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to build strong partnerships across business and IT organizations, influence decisions, and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience developing solution architectures, technology roadmaps aligned to business capabilities, evaluating technology alternatives, and balancing business value, scalability, performance, and maintainability.


What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar's Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD)

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

Posting Dates:
August 11, 2026 - August 24, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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