IT Infrastructure, Test Cell & Applications Specialist

Construction Association of Michigan; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role – five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Senior IT Analyst - Technical Infrastructure and Test Cell to design, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure and test cell solutions.

You will ensure reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards across multiple sites. You will lead infrastructure projects, advise on shop floor technology, collaborate with IT leadership, and support security initiatives while expanding Test Cell capabilities for Lafayette Engine Center.

Qualifications

• Project management experience coordinating IT and business stakeholders.
• IT liaison for manufacturing facilities and shop floor technology guidance.
• Experience leading multi-site Test Cell strategy development and execution.
• Forecast demand and develop proposals for IT requests within enterprise processes.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and system issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized IT projects in partnership with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Serve as the IT liaison for manufacturing facilities, maintaining engagement with local facility leadership and providing guidance on issue resolution and shop floor technology solutions.
• Evaluate and support integrated testing and acceptance activities for infrastructure components.
• Partner with IT leadership and facility management to support enterprise IT security initiatives and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with global business partners, internal and external IT service providers, and senior leadership to support multi-site Test Cell strategy development and execution.
• Support new business expansion initiatives across infrastructure, applications, and Test Cell environments for Lafayette Engine Center.
• Maintain a prioritized list of business needs and requirements, develop proposals for new requests, forecast demand, and follow Caterpillar IT demand management and solution request processes when Caterpillar IT is the supplier.
• Lead complex local infrastructure technology components supporting one or more applications, platforms, or systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.

Skills

Project Management

IT Consulting

Team Leadership

Infrastructure Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Job description

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.

The Senior IT Analyst - Technical Infrastructure and Test Cell designs, deploys, and maintains IT infrastructure and test cell solutions using current and emerging technologies. This role supports business operations by ensuring infrastructure reliability, security, scalability, and alignment with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Manage small to medium-sized IT projects in partnership with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external service providers.
  
• Serve as the IT liaison for manufacturing facilities, maintaining strong engagement with local facility leadership and providing guidance on issue resolution and shop floor technology solutions.
  
• Evaluate and support integrated testing and acceptance activities for infrastructure components.
  
• Partner with IT leadership and facility management to support enterprise IT security initiatives and compliance efforts.
  
• Collaborate with global business partners, internal and external IT service providers, and senior leadership to support multi-site Test Cell strategy development and execution.
  
• Support new business expansion initiatives across infrastructure, applications, and Test Cell environments for Lafayette Engine Center.
  
• Maintain a prioritized list of business needs and requirements, develop proposals for new requests, forecast demand, and follow Caterpillar IT demand management and solution request processes when Caterpillar IT is the supplier.
  
• Lead complex local infrastructure technology components supporting one or more applications, platforms, or systems.
  
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, network, applications, and system-related issues.
  

What You Have:

• Project Management: Manage small and medium-scale IT projects in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
  
• IT Consulting: Serve as the IT liaison for factories, maintain engagement with local facility management, and provide thought leadership for issue resolution and shop floor technology solution design.
  
• Team Lead: Work with global business partners, internal and external IT service providers, and senior management through multi-site Test Cell strategy development and execution.
  
• Maintain a prioritized list of business needs and requirements, develop proposals for requests, forecast demand, and follow Caterpillar IT demand management and solution request processes when Caterpillar IT is the supplier.
  
• Lead complex local infrastructure technology components that support one or more applications or systems.
  
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolving hardware, software, network, and system issues.
  
• Lead new business expansion initiatives across infrastructure, applications, and Test Cells.
  
• Evaluate integrated testing and acceptance activities for infrastructure components.
  
• Partner with IT leadership and facility management on enterprise IT security initiatives.
  

Skills Descriptors:

Technical Excellence:

• Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
  

Technology Advising:

• Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services, and solutions for a specific technology domain.
  

Hardware Infrastructure:

• Knowledge of computer architecture and systems programming; ability to design, build and integrate IT hardware into multi-platforms for the organization.
  

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.
  

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.
  

Systems Software Infrastructure:

• Knowledge of computer architecture and system software interaction; ability to design and build a fundamental architecture of operating systems, database management systems, communications protocols, compilers, and other development tools.
  

Technical Troubleshooting:

• Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
  

Technical Writing/Documentation:

• Knowledge of technical writing; ability to write documents such as training manuals, guidelines or documents on standards, processes, and procedures.
  

Additional Info:

• The required location for this role is Lafayette, IN
  

About Caterpillar -

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com .

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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:

September 3, 2026 - September 9, 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.