Operations Automation Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

Operations Automation Manager designing and troubleshooting robotic systems for manufacturing at Caterpillar. Enhancing automation performance and ensuring operational reliability across production.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeEast Peoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help design, develop, implement, and troubleshoot robotic industrial operations systems that improve performance, reliability, and scalability across manufacturing operations.
Translate end-user requirements into practical automation solutions and share expertise across the organization to accelerate automation adoption and continuous improvement.
Debug and troubleshoot robotic systems, automating key aspects of robotics processes to ensure effective and reliable operation.
Fix, enhance, and optimize automation application features and systems to support business requirements and operational goals.
Gather, analyze, and document end-user requirements to define intended system functionality and performance expectations.
Transfer knowledge and expertise of industrial automation solutions across the organization through coaching, documentation, and collaboration.
Apply structured problem-solving and process management approaches to reduce downtime, remove bottlenecks, and improve throughput.
Coordinate with external partners and suppliers to support delivery quality, timelines, and ongoing solution performance (vendor interaction as applicable).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Industrial Automation / Automatic Control: Working knowledge supporting design/implementation/maintenance of automated production systems and control processes.
Problem Solving: Ability to organize problem-resolution efforts, evaluate alternatives, and deliver successful solutions for critical issues.
Planning & Organizing: Ability to prioritize conflicting work, track execution, and manage changes to deliver outcomes.
Data Gathering & Analysis: Working knowledge collecting and synthesizing data from stakeholders/sources to reach objective conclusions.
Process Management: Working knowledge using process flows/workflow diagrams and identifying bottlenecks and decision impacts.
Accuracy & Attention to Detail: High-precision execution with effective cross-checking and quality assurance discipline.
Previous project management experience preferred
Experience working in manufacturing preferred
Engineering degree preferred
Vendor/supplier coordination experience supporting automation implementations, issue resolution, or lifecycle sustainment.
Background partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, engineering, IT/support teams) to translate requirements into solutions.
Experience documenting standards, creating training materials, and enabling adoption through knowledge transfer.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

industrial automationautomatic controlrobotic systemsautomation solutionsprocess managementdata gatheringdata analysistroubleshootingoptimizationproject management

Soft Skills

problem solvingplanningorganizingattention to detailcollaborationcoachingcommunicationcritical thinkingtime managementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

engineering degree