Facilities Engineer - 1st Shift
Facilities Engineer - 1st Shift
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Job Description
Career Area:
ManufacturingJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Relocation Assistance Available
Lafayette Indiana
The Large Power Systems Division has a Facilities Engineer position located at Lafayette IN facility. In this role you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise leadership and guidance to ensure the economical design construction installation and maintenance of assigned service systems. Facilities and equipment and other largescope projects associated with Plant Engineering responsibilities.
What you will do:
- Work assignments are assigned based on specific background and major projects are divided according to individual expertise experience and educational background. Coordination between the various disciplines is essential for successful completion of assignment. This assignment will be geared to systems integration of manufacturing equipment and the support services needed to maintain equipment and/or building operations. Intended focus will be structural including crane systems and lifting devices.
- Creating technical specifications and functional requirements for facilities related projects. Determining acceptability of new equipment based on industrial equipment specifications and recommends modification or revision as necessary.
- Adhering to established standards policies and practices relating to quality cost reduction safety hazardous materials and ergonomics in performing assigned duties.
- Maintaining standards and specifications recommending changes to resolve design and construction problems and writing periodic reports on the progress of projects.
- Estimating costs for equipment materials and installation as a basis for determining the feasibility of alternatives and return on investment.
- Providing design information reviewing and approving proposals and serving as the primary company contact.
- Approving drawings specifying equipment and writing purchase requisitions.
- Supervising work of outside contractors.
- Acting as a troubleshooter and investigating and determining causes for failure lack of efficiency and need for repairing or improving systems or equipment.
- Resolving problems in designing the most economical efficient systems deciding what or which equipment should be purchased making recommendations and keeping up to date on technical advances in the design field.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree.
- Experience as a Plant/Facility/Project Engineer.
- Proficient in Creo 3D CAD modeling and drawing application or equivalent application (Inventor/Solidworks).
- Ability to communicate and have basic knowledge of functions performed by skilled trades personnel.
- Interpersonal teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.
- Understanding of shop operations and maintenance procedures as well as previous experience in a particular discipline.
- Understanding of machine tools with hands on experience.
- Project management skills / experience.
- Working knowledge of MS Project Primavera.
- Experience in heavy machine installation and foundations.
- High degree of experience and expertise in designing and/or redesigning service systems such as heat treat equipment. material handling systems filtration systems paint systems utilities for water gas steam air heating ventilation etc.
Skill Descriptors
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Extensive Experience
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 Working Knowledge
Construction Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the construction industry; ability to apply principles techniques procedures and equipment for a specific branch of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.
Level Basic Understanding
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
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
Level Extensive Experience
Additional Information:
- Location of this position is in Lafayette IN.
- Relocation assistance is available for this position.
- This position may require up to 10 travel.
- Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Summary Pay Range:
$95640.00 $143520.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
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
* These benefits also apply to parttime employees
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:April 7 2025 April 21 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
