Logistics Engineer (Automation)

Caterpillar Inc.•Morton, IL

8d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 nearly 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. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence. As a Logistics Engineer, you will be responsible for researching, developing, and implementing automation solutions, concepts and procedures for worldwide parts distribution facilities. This role will focus primarily on autonomous vehicles, while also supporting storage automation and robotics.

Requirements

Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
Experience with autonomous vehicles, automated storage/retrieval systems, or robotics technologies
Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and automation systems
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues
Thrives in an environment where new technologies are deployed in live operations and not everything works perfectly at first, requiring resilience, adaptability, and hands-on problem solving
Experience supporting on-site implementations, including troubleshooting and stabilizing systems during initial startup
Exposure to global or multi-site deployments and working with cross-functional teams
Data visualization skills with the ability to create clear, impactful insights for business and operational decision-making

Responsibilities

Develop automated solutions to improve warehouse efficiency, material flow, and ergonomics.
Partner with automation Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to evaluate, engineer, and implement new technologies.
Support and maintain existing automation systems while assisting with new deployments across facilities.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects with operations, engineering, IT, purchasing, and external vendors.
Oversee project timelines, costs, and progress; communicate updates and resolve issues as they arise.
Support the deployment and optimization of autonomous vehicle technologies, including maintaining existing fleets and evaluating new solutions.
Lead on-site automation launches, including training operators across multiple shifts and troubleshooting system performance in real time.