Automation Controls Engineer
Automation Controls Engineer
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$ 110520 - 165840
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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.
The 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 from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts Integrated Logistics segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals Tubes & Hardware Hose & Couplings Fluids and Filters).
As the Automation Controls Engineer you will be responsible for leading and participating in the design implementation and management of the systems that control the operation of automation machinery processes and systems within the East Peoria IL facility.
Additional Information:
- Location: East Peoria IL (United States)
- Required Travel: Up to 10 (Domestic/International)
- US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: Yes.
- Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes (Domestic).
What You Will Do:
- Leading projects to deploy automated systems; providing subject matter expertise for programming debugging and troubleshooting robotic and automated systems.
- Design and development of control systems; including choosing the right components creating schematics and programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Serving as the subject matter expert for automated system applications; maintaining the standards and documentation for automated system applications.
- Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to existing equipment and processes to ensure that the control systems are installed correctly and operate as designed.
- Providing engineering support and maintenance of the control systems for equipment processes or facilities ensuring that they continue to function reliably.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance in major manufacturing projects working with internal/external suppliers to support/improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness.
- Implementing major systems and the coordination of those systems with the total facility.
- Championing and leading the modernization of existing control systems for assembly components and logistics manufacturing process through automated process development and improved manufacturing performance.
- Communicating with suppliers to analyze their current or proposed product/process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying the designs to improve process and/or product.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with other engineers technicians and operators to ensure that control systems meet the needs of the project and the endusers.
- Improving space utilization in manufacturing spaces.
- Creating and maintaining value stream maps SFMEA PFMEA Control Plans and Operational documentation.
- Developing and implementing processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes.
- Evaluating projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results assess value proposition and determine project plans.
- Implementing automated material storage solutions and AGVs into an existing production environment.
- Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from timetotime.
What You Have (Basic Qualifications):
- Problem Solving: 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.
- Vendor/Supplier Management: Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors service providers contractors consultants and suppliers).
- Knowledge of Robotics: Knowledge of designing programming and operating robots for various applications; ability to utilize programming languages and robotics knowledge to automate the necessary operations of the organization.
- Industrial Automation/Automatic Control: Knowledge of various industrial automatic control systems processes and methodologies in a manufacturing environment; ability to design implement and maintain automatic production systems/processes to improve productivity and efficiency as well as minimize human intervention.
- Operations Standards Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan guide and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Project Administration: Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies practices and tools for administering project management experience.
- Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods tools and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
- Experience integrating robots such as FANUC ABB and/or KUKA into assembly or machine tendingtype processes/systems.
- Certified Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).
- Experience integrating AGVs automating material flow/storage.
- Experience in integrating cobots.
- Previous experience with SAP CAD and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Previous experience working with control systems programming (ex. PLC HMI) electronics and automation.
- Previous experience diagnosing and correct issues with control systems.
What You Will Get:
Through it allweareone team creating and delivering worldclass components and solutions superior to the more about theCaterpillarExperience.
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Summary Pay Range:
$110520.00 $165840.00Compensation 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 available for eligible applicants.Posting Dates:
April 21 2025 May 4 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
