Autonomy Solutions Architect — Mining Automation Strategist

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an AHS Architect to lead commercial and technical strategy for autonomous haulage solutions. You will translate customer challenges into scalable autonomy programs, working with executives, dealers, and engineering to deliver measurable outcomes.

This role emphasizes partnerships, innovative business models, and industry leadership in mining autonomy. The position requires 30% travel, full-time onsite in Tucson, AZ or Irving, TX, with relocation support.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen in mining or heavy equipment sectors.
• Proven ability to translate customer needs into autonomous solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership across senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Customer-Centered Solution Development: Partner with stakeholders to understand their strategic priorities, operational constraints, and business challenges. Translate these needs into integrated autonomy solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Drive Commercial and Technical Strategy: Customer value creation and productivity improvement; Alignment with Caterpillar’s long-term autonomy and technology strategy.
• Influence the Future of Autonomous Mining: Connect autonomy technologies, digital services, analytics, fleet management systems, and emerging innovations to customer objectives.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Develop trusted relationships with industry leaders, innovation-focused mining companies, and key strategic accounts.
• Champion Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Business Development, Mine Operations, Technology, Customer Relationship Management, and Engineering.
• Pioneer Innovative Business Models: Outcome-based agreements; Gain-share and risk-sharing models; Long-term strategic partnership models.
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer: Bring direct customer insights into strategy, planning, and solution development to help Caterpillar advance autonomy solutions that address real customer needs.

Skills

Customer Focus

Industry Knowledge

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Negotiating

Relationship Management

Business Development

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an AHS Architect to lead commercial and technical strategy for autonomous haulage solutions. You will translate customer challenges into scalable autonomy programs, working with executives, dealers, and engineering to deliver measurable outcomes.

This role emphasizes partnerships, innovative business models, and industry leadership in mining autonomy. The position requires 30% travel, full-time onsite in Tucson, AZ or Irving, TX, with relocation support.