Caterpillar, Inc

Modern Manufacturing Solution Architect

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $208K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in enterprise architecture and manufacturing systems integration
  • Strong knowledge of Modern Manufacturing platforms and solution architectures
  • Proven experience deploying scalable IT solutions
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Ability to act as a technical authority within the manufacturing domain
  • Experience with SAP ME / MES platforms
  • Familiarity with IIoT and manufacturing data platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead alignment of Earthmoving Modern Manufacturing initiatives with Caterpillar IT architecture
  • Partner with capability owners for enterprise solution adoption
  • Design scalable solutions utilizing MES and PLM integration
  • Define architecture for multi-site manufacturing initiatives
  • Execute technology debt reduction roadmap
  • Translate facility priorities into enterprise-standard architectures
  • Mentor teams on best practices for modern manufacturing and integration

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer)
  • 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 opportunities
  • Incentive bonus program
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

The Modern Manufacturing Solution Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for aligning Earthmoving Division Modern Manufacturing strategy to Caterpillar IT enterprise architecture, digital manufacturing platforms, and released solutions.

This role ensures that facility initiatives are delivered using standardized, scalable, enterprise-aligned capabilities, enabling consistent execution of connected, data-driven manufacturing across the division.

The position focuses on:
  • Architecture alignment across EMD facilities and enterprise platforms
  • Adoption of deployable Modern Manufacturing solutions
  • Execution of technology debt and modernization strategy
  • Driving standardization, reuse, and scalability across plants


What You Will Do:

Modern Manufacturing Strategy & Architecture Alignment
  • Align Earthmoving Modern Manufacturing initiatives to Caterpillar IT Modern Manufacturing architecture and enterprise platforms
  • Partner with enterprise capability owners to drive consistent adoption of enterprise-defined solutions

Solution Architecture & Delivery Leadership
  • Design scalable solutions integrating:
    • MES (e.g., SAP ME)
    • PLM/MES integration (Teamcenter Manufacturing)
    • IIoT and data platforms
  • Define architecture for cross-functional, multi-site initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, patterns, and governance

Technology Debt & Modernization Strategy
  • Define and execute technology debt reduction roadmap across manufacturing IT systems aligning with Modern Manufacturing strategic solutions.
  • Align remediation plans to CAPEX investment strategy and facility roadmaps
  • Drive migration to standard platforms and integrated enterprise solutions

Manufacturing Facility Alignment & Scaling
  • Translate facility priorities into enterprise-aligned solution architectures
  • Ensure reuse of proven solutions across EMD sites
  • Support development of facility digital manufacturing roadmaps

Cross-Segment Collaboration (CI Alignment)
  • Collaborate across Construction Industries (CI), Earthmoving IT teams, Enterprise Modern Manufacturing & Digital Platform teams
  • Define and enforce architecture patterns for manufacturing systems integration
  • Promote standardization and scalability across facilities
  • Mentor teams on:
    • Architecture best practices
    • Modern Manufacturing platforms
    • Integration patterns and solution design
  • Enable scaling of technical capabilities across EMD IT


What You Have:
  • Experience in enterprise architecture and manufacturing systems integration
  • Knowledge of Modern Manufacturing platforms and solution architectures
  • Experience deploying scalable IT solutions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills
  • Ability to serve as a technical authority within a domain
  • Experience with:
    • SAP ME / MES platforms
    • Global Teamcenter Manufacturing integration
    • Manufacturing data platforms, IIoT, and analytics ecosystems


Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Experience aligning facility initiatives to enterprise architecture
  • Experience with technology modernization programs


Success Measures:
  • Increased adoption of enterprise Modern Manufacturing solutions
  • Reduction of technical debt and legacy platforms
  • Scalable solutions deployed across multiple EMD facilities
  • Strong alignment to enterprise architecture and CI strategy


Additional Info:
  • The ideal location for this role is Peoria-IL


Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
July 17, 2026 - July 26, 2026

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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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