Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

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.

Your Impact 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.

Why Join Us?

Drive innovation in customer experience and enterprise communications.Lead impactful projects that deliver measurable business results.Collaborate with a forward-thinking team in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Job Summary

Caterpillar is seeking an IT Analyst Applications Solutions - PLM Teamcenter to join PLM Teamcenter Core -CAT IT Division.

This The incumbent would be reporting to an IT Manager, as do other staff jobs in application and technical systems and programming sections. Responsibilities of the incumbents are within functional lines with individuals assigned development and/or maintenance of existing mainframe, personal computer, server, Local Area or Wide Area Network, WEB, and/or distributed computing systems and infrastructure.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Chennai - Brigade World Trade Center

What you will do

Incumbent would assist in the development of detailed system specifications for major business systems or technical support and/or development, integration and implementation projects. Applies systems solutions to business/technical problems through customer interactions, design, programming, debugging, testing, and integration/implementation of automated information technology systems and components.Competent to perform all programming, development, and integration assignments without close supervision.Provides project management, programming, systems leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.Works on more complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.Works independently on complex processes and modules that may be used by one or more programs or systems.Develops major system modules or programs based on requirements gathered from system customers.Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of system components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.Fully knowledgeable of programming languages appropriate to the platform supported, program design and specification development, programming logic, logic diagrams, system analysis techniques, testing, debugging, documentation standards, file design, storage and internal systems.Performs integration tasks for in-house developed systems and/or purchased hardware and software solutions;Assists customers with documentation, training and usability efforts.Typically serves as a team member on one or more 6 Sigma projects.

 What you will have 

Requires a relevant degree, technical certification or equivalent experience.The incumbent should be knowledgeable of the appropriate programming languages; computing hardware and software; and current development processes and tools.Three to six years in systems development or support work is common. In addition, the incumbent should have a good knowledge of Caterpillar policies and procedures, and a general understanding of Caterpillar’s organization.This position serves as part of EPLM environment infrastructure team. In this role, the candidate will work directly with Enterprise PLM technical and process resources to develop, deploy, and support Caterpillar’s Enterprise PLM environments (Dev/SIT/UAT).   This candidate will serve as a general technology subject matter expert and design, create, implement, and support environments across the ePLM operational landscape.This position will support agile product development and digital thread activities.The successful candidate must demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, intellectual curiosity, a drive to solve complex problems, strong working knowledge of integration or Cloud-centric technology, a high degree of initiative and the willingness to consistently produce and deliver high quality deliverables. Candidate must have excellent communicationskills in both the verbal and written dimensions.  4- 6 years of IT experience (application development/support and/or infrastructure support)Strong application troubleshooting skills1-2 years’ experience working with relational databases1-2 years’ experience Windows Server Administration2 - 6 years' experience of working with PLM Teamcenter, Creo and Engineering applicationsExperience in customizations and development of Teamcenter, and CreoExperience with ITK Software development, C++/Cobol, and scripting languages using Python and PerlDigital innovation and transformation knowledge in using AI and other Technology transformation toolkits for automation and AI adoptionHigh degree of problem-solving ability coupled with solid communication skillsStrong customer focusStrong Desire / ability to learn in complex and evolving environmentResults-oriented time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Desired Skills/Experience

Prior server administration experience and understanding of Infrastructure conceptsPrior experience with AWS cloud technology enablementExperience with installation and configuration of Teamcenter1-2 Years Oracle database Experience1-2 Years Scripting (Perl, Java) ExperienceSoftware design and engineering experienceStrong documentation skillsThis position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office

Desired Education Requirements:

4 Year Computer-Related or Business Process degree

Skills desired:

Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Helps create contingency plans to mitigate impact of disruption on core applications.
• Identifies key players, criticalities, roles, and responsibilities.
• Investigates application-related issues with both business and IT professionals.
• Recommends enhancements for a major application system or related subsystems.
• Works with core application systems for a major business unit or function.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Facilitates in application design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Creates and evaluates technical alternatives for complex applications.
• Interprets application services such as API; integrates them with technical design.
• Develops various, distinct and multiple technical application designs.
• Prepares technical design documents and blueprints for applications.
• Explores and evaluates application design considerations for multiple technologies.

Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
Level Working Knowledge:
• Tracks problems associated with the quality and effectiveness of application software.
• Researches the benefits and drawbacks of an organization's application software.
• Drafts application software usage for the department's needs.
• Provides instant support for end users of application software.
• Implements a specific application software under the supervision of management.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
• Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
• Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
• Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
• Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.

System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists with current and planned integration initiatives.
• Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration.
• Works with applications, data, technology bridges and a variety of platforms.
• Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area.
• Plays an active role in local integration efforts.

System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Supports the project leader in developing and executing system test plans.
• Evaluates system documentation and user manuals for usability, accuracy and completeness.
• Executes test cases, analyzes test results and reports on findings regularly.
• Tests system components for compliance with functional requirements.
• Participates in the testing of a system's ability to recover from hardware or software failures.

What you will get:

Work Life HarmonyEarned and medical leave.

Holistic Development

Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globeCareer developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverageEmployee mental wellness assistance program

 Financial Wellness

Employee investment planPay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

 Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Posting Dates:

January 16, 2026 - January 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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