Manufacturing Project Engineer

Career Area: Manufacturing 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.

Role Definition: Champions division wide solutions for digital manufacturing technologies and software integration.  Defines, creates, owns, and supports modern manufacturing systems and software to drive growth in advanced planning and process development. Responsibilities •    Coordinate and design digital factory strategies, standards and practices •    Lead efforts to define and implement Factory Digital Twin efforts across multiple facilities •    Acquiring client requirements; resolving workflow problems through automation optimization. •    Apply Agile methodology to define internal customer requirements and develop iterative solutions from concept to final product •    Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT/IS, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to deliver integrated solutions between software applications Degree Requirement No Skill Descriptors Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Working Knowledge:  •     Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. •     Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. •     Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. •     Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. •     Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives. Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention. Level Working Knowledge:  •     Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices. •     Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing. •     Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function. •     Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations. •     Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff. Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Level Extensive Knowledge:  •     Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time. •     Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects. •     Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans. •     Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients. •     Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties. •     Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms. Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery: Knowledge of robotics technologies and computer controlled machinery; ability to implement and operate robotics and computer controlled machinery in an automated manufacturing environment. Level Working Knowledge:  •     Loads different programs and new instructions. •     Resolves common robotics problems. •     Works with simple robots performing manufacturing process sub-functions. •     Assesses tasks for automation potential; obtains information about alternative robotic solutions. •     Assists with analyzing space and cost requirements associated with robot usage. Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation. Level Working Knowledge:  •     Discovers, analyzes and resolves hardware, software, or application problems. •     Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools, and utilities. •     Handles calls related to product features, applications, and compatibility standards. •     Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting. •     Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.  

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: July 5, 2026 - July 14, 2026

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

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