Manufacturing Process Technician VI

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Assist Manufacturing Engineers in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement. And key focuses on supporting

1. The introduction, commissioning, and improvement of automated assembly, inspection, and smart tooling equipment, ensuring new processes and equipment are launched smoothly, and supporting automation and digitalization upgrades of production lines.
2. The Continue Improvements implementation in safety, quality, velocity and cost

What You Will Do:

• Participate in technical reviews for new automated equipment, support the preparation of technical specifications and agreements.
• Monitor equipment installation, debugging, and integration, assist in resolving process- and equipment-related issues on site for new automated equipment
• Support the development of new equipment acceptance criteria, assist in initial setup and validation of process parameters, and organize technical documentation (manuals, maintenance guides, program backups).
• Track equipment performance for new automated equipment during initial ramp-up, collect data, and support optimization to achieve designed cycle time and stability.
• Work closely with MEs and Production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation by participating in process optimization and efficiency projects, supporting error-proofing development, introducing new automated equipment etc.
• Providing technical expertise for Robotic and automated systems’ programming, Write, modify, and debug Fanuc/UR/ABB robot programs to meet production requirements and improve efficiency.
• Work with the maintenance team to conduct repairs on automated systems and robots as needed.
• Provide basic operation/troubleshoot training to line operators, maintenance technicians
• Other duties assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience
• Strong technical aptitude with a focus on automation, robotics and mechatronics.
• Experience programming and integrating robots, such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA or Co-bots into assembly processes/systems.
• Familiar with basic knowledge of PLC and data monitoring; understanding of sensors and pneumatic/electric actuators.
• Intermediate proficiency computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to read and understand technical documentation in English.

Posting Dates:

January 30, 2026 - February 27, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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