Senior MineStar Application Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

For Caterpillar, digital means using technology to connect machines, people, and processes to improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. Mine Star 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 Mine Star Application Engineer is the primary on-site technical resource supporting Mine Star applications, infrastructure, and operational technologies at the Tucson Proving Grounds (TPG). This role is responsible for maintaining and improving Mine Star 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 Mine Star system performance.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and maintain Mine Star 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 Mine Star application deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.
• Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting Mine Star 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 Mine Star 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 Mine Star systems.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Experience supporting Mine Star Fleet, Terrain, Health, Detect, or Command systems in production environments.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Mine Star solutions at mine sites, proving grounds, or customer operations.
• Experience troubleshooting Mine Star production issues involving servers, databases, networking, and onboard systems.
• Experience supporting highly available operational systems where uptime is critical.
• Experience working directly with Mine Star 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 Mine Star infrastructure and operational system

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.
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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

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:

July 20, 2026 - July 30, 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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