IT Architect

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

6d•$126,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.