Principal Architect It – Product Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.

Base: $159,120.00 - $238,680.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite (5 days a week)
Product engineering architecture leadership
Digital thread enablement across global operations
Plm and engineering platform integration expertise
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Principal Architect for Product Engineering to lead the architectural strategy for integrating engineering systems with manufacturing platforms. The role emphasizes modernizing engineering ecosystems and enabling digital workflows within a collaborative, global environment

Job Summary

  • This senior technical leadership role defines the architectural strategy connecting product engineering systems with modern manufacturing platforms globally.
  • The position requires enabling a seamless digital thread from design to production by integrating PLM, ERP, MES, and quality systems.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plans, health savings accounts, and paid time off for eligible employees.

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Principal Architect for Product Engineering to lead the architectural strategy for integrating engineering systems with manufacturing platforms. The role emphasizes modernizing engineering ecosystems and enabling digital workflows within a collaborative, global environment.

Salary

Base: $159,120.00 - $238,680.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product engineering architecture leadership
  • Digital thread enablement across global operations
  • PLM and engineering platform integration expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI-enabled engineering workflows
  • Knowledge of model-based systems engineering
  • Exposure to generative design platforms

Key Requirements

  • Deep experience with enterprise architecture in industrial manufacturing
  • Proven track record architecting PLM integrations
  • Understanding of engineering-to-manufacturing digital workflows

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