Senior Operations Automation Engineer

Decatur, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 110520 - 165840

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Senior Operations Automation Engineer Decatur IL

Location: Decatur Illinois
Travel: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Function: Engineering / Automation / Robotics

Job Summary

Join our team at Caterpillars Decatur IL facility where we manufacture and assemble Large Mining Equipment. As a Senior Operations Automation Engineer you will support and lead the deployment of advanced robotic and automated systems across our manufacturing operations. This role focuses on designing programming and maintaining automation technologies including PLCs industrial robots AI machine learning and 3D vision systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement smart factory solutions optimize production processes and ensure the reliability and performance of automation systems. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically skilled engineer passionate about industrial automation and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Extensive design and integrate automation systems including layouts equipment selection and specifications.
Extensive experience leading manufacturing automation projects using robotics AI machine learning and 3D vision systems.
Extensive experience program PLCs and industrial robots; configure automation software platforms.
Extensive experience developing and execute testing procedures; analyze production test data to ensure product quality.
Calibrate maintain and troubleshoot automation equipment and systems.
Build data systems that collect manage and convert raw data into actionable insights; connect to cloud sources and develop dashboards.
Implement AGVs AMRs cobots and sensor-based solutions across manufacturing operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

Software Product Technical Knowledge & Troubleshooting

Define technical requirements conduct acceptance testing and configure environments; monitor bugs and implementation issues.
Diagnose and resolve hardware software and communication problems; coach others on advanced diagnostics and distribute release reports.

Robotics & Industrial Automation

Program and implement robotic systems; follow safety protocols and troubleshoot issues.
Operate and maintain industrial automation systems; regulate control loops and debug failures.

Computer-Controlled Machinery

Load programs and resolve common robotics problems; assess automation potential and analyze space/cost requirements.

Preferred Background

Extensive experience in manufacturing environments with exposure to automation systems.
Extensive experience in project management experience in industrial or automation settings.
Familiarity with AI machine learning and 3D vision technologies.

Bachelors degree in a technical field (preferred).

Additional Information

This position is based full-time in Decatur IL.
Relocation assistance is available.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Summary Pay Range:

$110520.00 - $165840.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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:October 16 2025 - November 2 2025

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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

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 ...