Senior MineStar Application Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior MineStar Application Engineer to be the primary on-site technical resource at the Tucson Proving Grounds.

You will maintain MineStar server infrastructure, virtual machines, and databases, ensuring reliable and secure performance across the MineStar environment. You will partner with engineering, validation, product support, and operations teams to improve reliability, support complex deployments, and drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, database, networking, and infrastructure issues.
• Knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V).
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server configuration and maintenance.
• Excellent communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain MineStar server infrastructure, virtual machines, databases, and supporting operational technologies.
• Administer Windows Server environments, including Active Directory/LDAP user and computer management.
• Manage WSUS and coordinate server patching and maintenance activities.
• Support MineStar application deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.
• Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting MineStar applications.
• Manage Windows Certificate Authority (CA) services and certificate lifecycle activities.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation tools.
• Manage NAS storage infrastructure and data retention processes.
• Troubleshoot complex application, database, networking, and infrastructure issues.
• Partner with engineering, validation, and product support teams to improve reliability and operational performance of MineStar systems.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Systems Administration

Database Administration

Problem Solving & Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware

Hyper‑V

Microsoft SQL Server

Active Directory

Job description

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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

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.

For Caterpillar, digital means using technology to connect machines, people, and processes to improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. MineStar Solutions is Caterpillar’s mining technology platform, delivering integrated fleet management, machine guidance, autonomous operations, and enterprise data solutions that help customers optimize site performance and achieve business objectives.

The Senior MineStar Application Engineer is the primary on-site technical resource supporting MineStar applications, infrastructure, and operational technologies at the Tucson Proving Grounds (TPG). This role is responsible for maintaining and improving MineStar testing, validation, training, and demonstration environments through expertise in Windows server administration, SQL databases, virtualization, and infrastructure support. The position partners closely with engineering, validation, product support, and operations teams to ensure reliable and secure MineStar system performance.

What You Will Do

• Manage and maintain MineStar server infrastructure, virtual machines, databases, and supporting operational technologies.


• Administer Windows Server environments, including Active Directory/LDAP user and computer management.


• Manage Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and coordinate server patching and maintenance activities.


• Support MineStar application deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.


• Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting MineStar applications.


• Manage Windows Certificate Authority (CA) services and certificate lifecycle activities.


• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation tools.


• Manage NAS storage infrastructure and data retention processes.


• Troubleshoot complex application, database, networking, and infrastructure issues.


• Partner with engineering, validation, and product support teams to improve reliability and operational performance of MineStar systems.

What You Have

• Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, database, networking, and infrastructure issues.


• Systems Administration: Knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization technologies (VMware or Hyper‑V), system lifecycle management, and enterprise infrastructure.


• Database Administration: Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Problem Solving & Communication: Ability to identify root causes, develop solutions, and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.


• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, operational technologies, or MineStar systems.

Consideration For Top Candidates

• Experience supporting MineStar Fleet, Terrain, Health, Detect, or Command systems in production environments.


• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining MineStar solutions at mine sites, proving grounds, or customer operations.


• Experience troubleshooting MineStar production issues involving servers, databases, networking, and onboard systems.


• Experience supporting highly available operational systems where uptime is critical.


• Experience working directly with MineStar customers, operations personnel, engineering teams, and product support organizations.


• Familiarity with mining operations, dispatch systems, machine health systems, and wireless communications networks.


• Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary technical resource for MineStar infrastructure and operational systems

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work full‑time onsite at Tucson Proving Grounds.


• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.


• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.


• This position may require up to 10% travel.


• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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

Posting Dates

September 8, 2026 - September 20, 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.