IT Architect

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Job Description:

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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 culturea spirit of accountabilitythat 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 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 Caterpillars 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What You Have:

• Bachelors 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 APIs

• 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.

Additional Info:

• The ideal location for this role is Mossville-IL or Irving-TX

• This position may require 10% travel.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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