IT Architect

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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
This position is for an IT Architect within Caterpillar IT Division. In this position, incumbent will lead the design, deployment, and optimization of applications across the Enterprise Product Life Cycle (ePLM) landscape. This position provides IT enablement partnership and services for Caterpillar's global engineering community. Engagement landscape will include Creo, Teamcenter, and Legacy Mainframe. The incumbent will also be accountable to work in a collaborative manner with a global and diverse partnership network. This position will focus on strategizing and delivering Enterprise-wide initiatives in the PLM landscape and will engage in strategical decisions engaging with business partners within CAT Technology Group in Caterpillar. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to drive transformation in engineering and manufacturing domains in the PLM landscape.
What You Will Do:

• Architect and implement scalable Teamcenter PLM solutions, including Rich Client and Active Workspace environments.
• Lead upgrade initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.
• Design and optimize workflows for the various programs including BoM management, CAD, Change Management, DEX, Foundation, Visualization and Security etc.
• Collaborate with Siemens, Supplier partners and internal stakeholders to strategize and lead ePLM Program initiatives.
• Rationalize legacy customizations and adopt out-of-the-box capabilities with local Teamcenter and Teamcenter SaaS.
• Provide architectural guidance in IT components including Oracle-Teamcenter Database Architecture, multi-site support, Teamcenter Data Modeling and customizations
• Provide technical leadership in vendor coordination, performance tuning, and infrastructure planning.

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, IT technical certification or equivalent experience
• Proficient in IT applications and Technology stack
• Experience with CAD, Siemens Teamcenter, Creo, and NX applications
• Experience customizing Teamcenter and CAD software packages (e.g. Creo, NX, etc.)
• Experience implementing software solutions utilizing 3rd party API's
• Core Application Systems: Knowledge of PLM applications and systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients. Evaluates key interfaces and interdependencies among PLM applications systems. Explains features and benefits of PLM applications for adoption by Engineering Product Development groups.
• 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 PLM Teamcenter, Creo, CAD and Visualization applications, product functionality and customizations, and the ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Apply technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
• Application Modernization: Knowledge of the concepts, processes and technologies of application modernization; ability to design, develop and deploy modernized applications based on business requirements.
• Business Assessment: Applies tools and techniques for gathering business requirements, defines the user stories, deliverables, prioritization based on business demands. Participate in conducting prioritization review based on the business value enabled.
• System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and technology platforms.
  Plays an active role in local integration efforts.

Additional Info:

• The ideal location for this role is Mossville-IL or Irving-TX
• This position may require 10% travel.

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.
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
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:
March 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026
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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