Manufacturing Digital Solution Analyst

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.
Manufacturing Digital Solution Analyst
Role Definition:
This role blends strong business analysis expertise with modern digital manufacturing skills, using Power BI, data modeling, and AI-driven insights to improve factory performance business initiatives. The ideal candidate can translate operational needs into clear technical requirements, build scalable analytics and applications, and integrate data from MES, ERP, and shop-floor systems. Success requires the ability to turn complex data into actionable intelligence, drive adoption of digital tools, and partner effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
What You Will Do:

• Partner with factory and business leaders to translate operational and business needs into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Analyze, document, and manage functional and non-functional requirements to ensure traceability, data quality, and alignment to business outcomes.
• Design, prototype, test, and support analytics and application solutions that improve factory performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and support factory intelligence solutions using data from manufacturing systems such as MES, ERP, quality, maintenance, inventory, and equipment signals.
• Identify opportunities to standardize metrics, data models, and reporting across plants to reduce duplication and improve reuse.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and IT teams to ensure scalable, dependable, and performant solutions.
• Translate complex operational and system data into actionable insights for real-time and near real-time decision-making.
• Drive adoption by embedding analytics, insights, and applications into existing operational workflows and factory management systems.
• Support application lifecycle activities, including implementation, testing, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders, build alignment, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts or developers by contributing to standards, documentation, and best practices.

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, Operations Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in business analysis, application support, or analytics within manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, shop floor processes, and operational KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
• Demonstrated ability to capture, analyze, and document business and functional requirements in an organized and auditable manner.
• Experience working with core application systems, data platforms, or production systems that support business operations.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, including root-cause analysis and evaluation of risks, benefits, and alternatives. Ability to work effectively with business partners, IT teams, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with IT environments, standards, policies, and system integration concept.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience supporting or delivering analytics, BI, or digital manufacturing solutions using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and end-to-end data lifecycle concepts (ingestion, transformation, consumption).
• Experience integrating data from multiple enterprises and manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, quality, maintenance, IoT/equipment data)
• Ability to embed solutions into operational workflows to ensure sustained adoption and measurable impact.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across business and IT.
• Experience working in multi-plant, scaled, or global manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to automation, low-code/no-code platforms, or AI/ML-enabled use cases that improve operational efficiency.
• Balance of strategic thinking and direct execution, contributing to both roadmap development and day-to-day delivery.

Skills Descriptors:
Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
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.
Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.
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.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
IT Environment: Knowledge of an organization's IT purposes and activities; ability to create an effective IT environment for business operations.
IT Standards, Procedures & Policies: Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.
System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC
• You must be willing to work 5 days ONSITE.
• SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.
• Relocation is NOT available for qualified candidates.

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's 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, we've 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:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 19, 2026 - June 1, 2026
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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