AI Architect at Caterpillar, Shanghai

AI Architect at Caterpillar in Shanghai. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.

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.

Position Summary
We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished AI Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and deployment of next-generation AI-powered solutions for autonomous mining operations and digital platform ecosystems.
This role will define the technology roadmap and architecture strategy for the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Physical AI, Autonomous Equipment, Digital Twins, Enterprise Knowledge Platforms, and Agentic AI Systems . The successful candidate will bridge mining operations, autonomy engineering, software platforms, data architecture, and AI innovation to create intelligent, scalable, and commercially deployable solutions.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in AI technologies, autonomous vehicle systems, industrial digital platforms, and large-scale enterprise architectures, with a passion for transforming the future of mining through intelligent systems.

Position Vision
Drive the convergence of Physical AI, Autonomous Equipment, Digital Platforms, Digital Twins, and Agentic AI to create the intelligent mine of the future.
This role will serve as a key technical leader in shaping AI-enabled mining operations by integrating:

Key Responsibilities

  1. AI Strategy & Solution Architecture
  1. Autonomous Mining & AI Truck Intelligence

Lead architecture for next-generation intelligent mining equipment and fleet operations.
Design AI solutions supporting:

Key Responsibilities

  1. Physical AI & Autonomous Systems

Lead the development of Physical AI architectures for autonomous mining environments.
Key Responsibilities

Embodied AI

  1. Generative AI & Agentic Systems

Define next-generation AI Assistant and Agent-based architectures.
Design solutions supporting:

Technology Areas

Responsibilities

  1. Digital Platform Architecture

Define AI integration strategies across enterprise mining platforms.
Responsibilities

  1. Digital Twin & Knowledge Intelligence

Lead design of enterprise knowledge and operational intelligence systems.
Responsibilities

  1. Data Architecture & Governance

Responsibilities

  1. AI Governance & Responsible AI

Responsibilities

  1. Technical Leadership

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications
Education
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree in:

Preferred
Ph.D. in:

Professional Experience
Required

Preferred Industry Experience

Technical Competencies
Artificial Intelligence

Physical AI & Autonomous Intelligence

Autonomous Vehicle Technologies

Digital Platforms & Cloud Technologies

Data & Knowledge Systems

Programming

Preferred Qualifications

Research & Innovation
Preferred candidates may possess:

Leadership Competencies

Success Metrics
The successful candidate will:
✅ Define the AI architecture roadmap for autonomous mining and digital platforms
✅ Deliver next-generation AI Truck and Fleet Intelligence capabilities
✅ Enable enterprise-scale AI Assistants and Agentic AI solutions
✅ Establish foundational Digital Twin and Knowledge Intelligence architectures
✅ Accelerate customer adoption of AI-enabled mining technologies
✅ Drive integration of Physical AI, Autonomous Equipment, and Digital Platforms into commercially deployable solutions
✅ Help build the intelligent mine of the future

Posting Dates:
November 4, 2026 - December 3, 2026

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

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