Logistics Engineer (Automation)

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Job 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.

At Caterpillar we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt be the Caterpillar we are today. Now this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as an Automation Engineer in Morton IL.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts integrated logistics and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

Werecommittedto our customers who build a better world with our products services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth.

Job Summary:

As an Automation Engineer you will research develop implement 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.

Additional Info:

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the Morton IL office.
• Relocation Offered: Yes
• Sponsorship Offered: No
• Travel: 25-50% (primarily domestic)

What You Will Do:

• Develop automated processes and solutions to improve warehouse efficiency and ergonomics.
• Work with existing and new automation Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to engineer solutions.
• Support existing automation as well as new technology and deployments.
• Coordinate resources and manage projects with operations purchasing engineering IT and vendor team members.
• Oversee project progress and costs; communicate status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; address and resolve problems.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the companys business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelors degree in engineering or industrial technology
• Experience with autonomous vehicles automated storage solutions or robotics
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Data Visualization: Knowledge of principles techniques and processes of data visualization; ability to create high quality figures effectively for various business scenarios and storytelling.

What You Will Get:

Through it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about theCaterpillar Experience.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related 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 part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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