RPA Automation Lead
Job Summary
Career Area:
Technology Digital and DataJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
RPA Solution Development (Automation Anywhere)
Design build and maintain Automation Anywhere bots (TaskBots MetaBots and IQ Bots) using Bot Creator and Control Room.
Develop attended and unattended automations following enterprise RPA design standards and best practices.
Implement reusable components and modular bot architecture to improve scalability and maintainability.
Perform unit testing integration testing and defect resolution prior to production deployment.
Process Automation & Business Alignment
Analyze business processes and identify automation opportunities across ProcuretoPay SourcetoPay Supplier Management Master Data and Supply Chain operations.
Translate functional requirements into robust RPA workflows with strong exception handling and logging.
Automate interactions with web applications ERP systems Excel emails PDFs and enterprise tools using Automation Anywhere capabilities.
Bot Operations & Support
Deploy schedule and monitor bots via the Automation Anywhere Control Room.
Support production bots troubleshoot failures and perform rootcause analysis.
Implement enhancements and optimizations to improve bot performance and reliability.
Ensure smooth transition to hypercare and longterm support after golive.
Governance Security & Compliance
Ensure compliance with RPA CoE standards SDLC requirements security controls and audit guidelines.
Follow enterprise credential management access controls and documentation practices.
Support audits by providing bot design documents test evidence and deployment artifacts.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with Automation Supervisors Solution Architects QA and business stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
Participate in code reviews knowledge sharing and RPA capability building initiatives.
Continuously upskill on Automation Anywhere platform features including IQ Bot and intelligent automation capabilities.
Success Measures
High bot stability and execution success rate in production
Ontime delivery of committed automation solutions
Reduction in manual effort errors and processing time
Compliance with security audit and governance standards
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Skills
Handson experience with RPA Automation Anywhere minimum 8 years to maximum 15 years
Strong knowledge of:
TaskBots MetaBots IQ Bots
Control Room deployment and scheduling
Exception handling logging and error recovery
Experience automating Excel web applications emails PDFs and ERP systems
Domain & Business Skills
Understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement processes is preferred
Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into automation logic
Strong analytical problemsolving and debugging skills
Professional Skills
Experience working in a global matrixed delivery environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple automation tasks in parallel and also a technical lead for RPA team
Posting Dates:
April 13 2026 - April 21 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.