Career Area:
Product Support
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.
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.
At Caterpillar, we solve our customers toughest challenges while building a better, more sustainable world. As a Senior MineStar Performance Engineer, you will be at the core of both staffed and autonomous mining operations, partnering closely with customers to elevate safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
This role sits within the MineStar Performance Center, with a key focus on optimizing the performance of MineStar Fleet and Command for Hauling applications across the region. Youll work directly with customers, dealers, and internal teams to drive measurable improvements using data, assessments, and performance toolsand act on opportunities that unlock value.
If youre passionate about mining, technology, and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to influence the future of mining operations and be recognized as a MineStar subject matter expert.
Why This Role Is Exciting
Help mining customers achieve world-class performance using industry-leading technologies.
Blend office-based work with exposure to diverse mine sites across the region.
Join a team at the forefront of operational and autonomous mining transformation.
Opportunity to be a part of a pivotal point for Caterpillar with a strong focus on customer and operational excellence.
Influence product improvement and have a voice in shaping the future of mining technology.
What You Will Do
Called upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support safe and effective performance for MineStar Fleet and Command for Hauling customers.
Lead and deliver Site Assessments, continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, and performance tool implementations.
Apply advanced methodologies and tools to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control performance for MineStar applications.
Provide coaching and mentoring to Caterpillar teams, dealers, and mining customers.
Advise customers on operational best practices and CI opportunities to unlock higher performance.
Maintain and update operational documentation to reflect best practices and performance insights.
Collaborate with internal product, engineering, and support teams to enhance technology offerings.
Support both contractual and non-contractual customer performance commitments.
Skills You Will Have:
Service Excellence
A strong personal safety culture with the ability to influence safe behaviors across diverse mine sites.
Technical Excellence
Experience in surface mining operations
Knowledge of MineStar Fleet, Command for Hauling, or other mining technologies
Strong understanding of operational excellence and mining processes
Problem-Solving
Experience using performance improvement methodologies
Comfort working across diverse themesdata analysis, coding, validation, documentation, coaching, project management
Effective Communications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong change-management mindset
Ability to build relationships and influence customers toward improvement
Field Support
Commitment to expanding your expertise across additional MineStar applications.
Top Candidates Will Have
Degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, or IT
Experience working in conventional or autonomous surface mining operations
Experience with mining technology systems or heavy mining equipment
Knowledge of French or Spanish would be considered advantageous
Professional Engineer or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer would be considered advantageous
Additional Information
Primary work locations: Phoenix, Arizona.
Travel required approximately 2550% to Caterpillar offices and remote mine locations
Domestic relocation assistance is available
Visa sponsorship or international assignment transfers are not available
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 14, 2026 - June 7, 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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