The selected candidate will become part of the Caterpillar IT team (Energy & Transportation Segment) located in Peterborough. This position involves supporting the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) by serving as the intermediary between IT and diverse global business units, facilitating the creation of requirements, development, testing and utilisation of information systems across Engineering & Manufacturing. The primary emphasis will be on gaining an in‑depth understanding of the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) used across all regional facilities and the development of these systems to further enhance our business processes. The successful applicant will join a global team supporting comprehensive business operations, offering opportunities for professional growth and exposure to various business functions. Additionally, the role provides the opportunity to gain experience with numerous application technologies and IT architectures. This is an excellent chance for a skilled technical IT business analyst to enhance their capabilities by shaping and maintaining an IT portfolio for a major international organisation.
What You Will Do:
* Requirements Gathering
o Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand and document business needs from stakeholders.
o Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to clarify and refine requirements.
* Business Analysis & Documentation
o Translate business requirements into clear, actionable work items.
o Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria to guide development.
o Prepare functional and technical specifications to support solution design.
* Solution Design Support
o Create and maintain high‑level design diagrams and process flows.
o Assist in evaluating solution options and recommending improvements.
* Stakeholder Engagement
o Build and maintain strong working relationships with key business owners and subject matter experts.
o Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment.
* Project Involvement
o Represent business interests in project planning, scope definition, and delivery tracking.
o Support testing and validation efforts to ensure solutions meet business needs.
* Implementation – Basic Understanding
o Cites specific types of application software and their usage within an organization.
o Identifies problems commonly associated with application implementation.
o Lists main application software and vendors in the market place.
o Describes the general processes and policies of application implementation.
* Requirements Analysis – Basic Understanding
o Cites examples of functional and non‑functional requirements.
o Describes basic concepts and major activities associated with requirements analysis.
o Explains the life‑cycle context and scope of requirements analysis.
o Explains the structure and components of effective requirements analysis documents.
* System and Technology Integration – Basic Understanding
o Describes the basic concepts and issues of system and technology integration.
o Illustrates the risks and benefits of technology integration projects.
o Discusses major software, hardware or application integration initiatives and plans.
o Explains system integration initiatives in own environment.
* System Testing – Basic Understanding
o Describes major components of system testing used by the organization.
o Documents the standard processes and procedures involved in system testing.
o Explains the importance of thorough system testing prior to implementation.
o Identifies common errors that occur in standard system testing activities.
* Candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following technical skills:
o PL/SQL Packages
o Python Programming
o Redhat Linux Essentials
o Oracle Forms ADF
o Snowflake
Additional Info
This role is based in our office in Peterborough 5 days a week.
What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
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. Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
25 days annual leave • Up to 10% Bonus • Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution • Up to 10% Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution • Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
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