Principal Architect IT – Product Engineering
Caterpillar
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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $166,837–$231,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $199k for comparable roles.
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Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing
Caterpillar currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $131,789–$208,770 across 43 roles with salary data.
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The Principal IT Enterprise Architect for Manufacturing & Quality is a senior leadership role within Caterpillar’s technology division, focusing on shaping the strategic direction of global manufacturing and quality systems. This position involves partnering with executive leaders to drive digital transformation initiatives, modernize manufacturing operations, and enable AI-driven innovations across smart factories. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining future-state architecture for Manufacturing platforms, leading integration strategies, and ensuring alignment between business processes and technology solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise architecture, manufacturing systems, and Industry 4.0 transformations, with expertise in MES, Industrial IoT, analytics, and predictive quality systems. They should be proficient in TOGAF or similar certifications and possess strong communication and leadership skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive large-scale technology initiatives within a global manufacturing context.
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