Modern Manufacturing Solution 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. 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 About Caterpillar – For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues