GenAI – Prompt Engineer

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.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience? 

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people.  Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.

Job Summary

Caterpillar has been leveraging AI for years to deliver processes and products. Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence which has a human-level of cognitive function, across a wide variety of domains such as language processing, image processing, computational functioning to mimic human-like reasoning. GenAI is an emerging technology that will play a vital role in profitable growth for Caterpillar.

Cat IT is working hard to enable a safe environment where the business can innovate and thrive. They have developed an Intelligent Automation Center of Excellence to operationalize Caterpillar IT’s GenAI COE services to deliver business value by developing deep expertise to be able to scale and drive efficiencies, ensure we are providing solutions using the right technology, and has approved below roles to support the growing demand for GenAI COE services.

What You Will Do:

As a Prompt Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, creating, and refining prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs). Your typical day will involve employing techniques to guide and enhance model responses, developing effective AI interactions through proficient programming, and utilizing playgrounds. 

• Design, create, and refine prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) using your expertise in Prompt Engineering. 

• Employ techniques to guide and enhance model responses, ensuring that the AI interactions are effective and efficient. 

• Develop effective AI interactions through proficient programming and utilization of playgrounds. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the prompts are aligned with the business requirements and objectives. 

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Prompt Engineering and AI technologies, integrating innovative approaches for sustained competitive advantage. 

What You Have:

• Proficiency in Prompt Engineering.

• Experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. 

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies. 

• Good To Have Skills: Knowledge of AI technologies such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch. 

• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms. 

• Solid grasp of data munging techniques, including data cleaning, transformation, and normalization to ensure data quality and integrity. 

Additional Information:  

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, along with a proven track record of delivering impactful data-driven solutions. 

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers, who build a better world.

Here, you earn more than just an hourly wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and holidays (prorated based on the hire date).

Additional Info:

The ideal locations for this role is Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN; however open to considering other Caterpillar facilities within the U.S. (candidates permanent address must be within 50-mile driving distance to a Caterpillar facility)

For a full list of U.S. Caterpillar facilities please visit: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/global-footprint/americas/united-states.html

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Sponsorship is not available.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer of off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $179,640.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 8, 2025 - April 18, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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