Support new technologies development, ensuring designs, standards, and documentation optimized for technologies deployment.
Provide process development, technical expertise, and project management support to management and internal stakeholders.
Troubleshoot day‑to‑day manufacturing issues, monitor equipment and process reliability, and address problem areas to ensure stable operations.
Analyze and implement engineering change notices, driving required part and process updates.
Identify and implement connectivity, condition monitoring, and IIoT enhancements to complex manufacturing equipment and processes, including support for Omniverse Digital Twin initiatives.
Drive improvements in Value Stream metrics by defining and executing process improvement initiatives using APQP, Lean, and Low‑Cost Producer principles.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with experience or coursework in IIoT, digitalization, and automation.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Use creative problem‑solving skills to address operational challenges related to safety, ergonomics, quality, cost, and throughput using data‑driven methodologies such as Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and OEE.
Apply continuous improvement tools (e.g. Lean Manufacturing) to eliminate waste and improve performance.
Identify root causes and lead corrective actions for safety, quality, velocity, and cost opportunities using analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI.
Partner closely with Value Stream teams to reduce defects and improve fabrication, machining, and robotic processes.
Develop and implement shop‑floor processes for machining centers, welding centers, and robotic systems, including tooling, work instructions, routings, BOMs, standard work, control plans, and FMEAs, leveraging hands‑on machining and programming experience.
Evaluate and support manufacturing systems and equipment, including IIoT connectivity, digital twins (Omniverse), and condition monitoring solutions (e.g., deviceWISE, Kepware, MTConnect).
Assess production readiness of new equipment and automation, including controls and integration (PLC, NX, Fanuc, SCADA, robotics, sensors, servos, DAQ), and recommend improvements as needed.
Design and implement assembly processes aligned with Caterpillar standard manufacturing practices.

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

IIoTLean ManufacturingSix SigmaDOESPCOEEFMEAsprogrammingmachiningrobotics

Soft Skills

decision makingcritical thinkingcreative problem-solvingcollaborationprocess improvementanalytical skillscommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsdata-driven methodologies