Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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. 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 the Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical expertise necessary to design all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

Requirements

Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.
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 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.
Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
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 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.
Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related
Strong technical aptitude for troubleshooting scientific equipment, working within CMMS networks, and interpreting technical manuals; ability to work under tight production deadlines.
Ability to occasionally travel for business purposes (e.g., supporting remote laboratory locations or vendor training).

Responsibilities

Inspect, service, and maintain laboratory testing instrumentation to maximize equipment reliability and runtime.
Log all maintenance history and calibration compliance.
Train and guide Laboratory Managers and lab personnel on the proper daily care, handling, and basic maintenance of instrumentation.
Liaison with OEMs when equipment requires specialized outside servicing.
Monitor maintenance activity, track equipment downtime costs, and report instrument availability to upper management.
Diagnose hardware and software issues dynamically to determine if repairs can be addressed internally or require vendor intervention.
Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to understand why an instrument failed and prevent recurrence.
Swiftly resolve emergency equipment breakdowns to minimize impact on sample testing turnaround times.
Manage the spare parts inventory, standardizing the parts ordering processes to maintain cost-efficiency while reducing wait times for critical repairs.
Collaborate with procurement to establish backup suppliers for high-priority items.
Support Lean and 5S initiatives, working collaboratively across cross-functional lab teams to implement efficiency upgrades.