Principal IT Architect - Manufacturing and Quality

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TXEast Peoria, IL
Salary
$159,120–$238,680 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 29, 2026

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This role $199k
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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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About Caterpillar

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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TL;DR · Principal IT Architect - Manufacturing and Quality

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.

What you'll do

  • Drive the strategic direction of global manufacturing and quality systems technology.
  • Lead enterprise-wide digital manufacturing initiatives and modernization strategies.
  • Guide architecture for smart factory transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Enable scalable digital capabilities through Industrial IoT, AI, and Digital Twins.
  • Define future-state architecture for Manufacturing platforms with AI-first thinking.
  • Ensure alignment between manufacturing systems, enterprise platforms, and business processes.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience as an Enterprise Architect in manufacturing systems or digital manufacturing leadership roles
  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive enterprise-wide strategic technology initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of MES, Industrial IoT, advanced analytics, and enterprise integration architecture
  • Experience leading large-scale enterprise technology transformation initiatives in global manufacturing organizations
  • Expertise in smart factory and Industry 4.0 transformation programs
  • TOGAF or comparable enterprise architecture certification required
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams

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