2027 Entry Level Field Tooling Engineer

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Job Description:

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Field Tooling Engineer

Supports Solars Tool America organization by providing technical support and leadership for assuring the safety reliability availability and cost effectiveness of field tooling specialty equipment and support systems used in support of Field Services Field Repair and our customers. Work closely with Field Repair Field Operations Tool Design and other Tool America personnel to provide technical support for tooling design inspection certification maintenance repair and deployment using established engineering standards and procedures. Extensive interaction with suppliers and field personnel worldwide to ensure tooling solutions meet operational safety and customer requirements. Responsible for providing engineering guidance process documentation and responsive technical support critical to Tool Americas focus on safety quality operational excellence and the timely execution of field service and field repair activities.

Activities include:

• Providedispositionfor out-of-spectooling

• Technical liaison for detailed repairs and work performed by suppliers
• Establish tooling inspection standards and training for inspection personnel

• Support field personnel with the identification of the correct tooling to support specific packages and work scopes
• Manage tooling interchangeability for field tool revisions and alternates

• UtilizeLean6 Sigma principles to generate improvements to meet quality and productionrequirements

MinimumRequirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree inMechanical Aerospace Electrical IndustrialEngineering or related degree at time of employment

• 2.8GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings resolve complex problems and make sound technical decisions

• 0-3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Understanding ofbasic turbomachinery

• Internshipsin manufacturingenvironmentorin an engineering role

• Proficiencyin Excelmacrosprogramminglanguagesand functions

• Demonstrated communication skills (verbaland written)
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical/engineering drawings

• Senseof urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing priorities

• Lean6 Sigma experience- Yellow Belt or Green Belt participation on a 6 Sigma project desirable

• Demonstratedability to takeinitiative to improve quality throughidentification of root cause and Implementation of correctiveaction

• Ability to effectivelycommunicatewith internal and external customers withproficiencyin communicating technical information

• Demonstratedabilityto work independently andcompleteassigned tasksin a timely manner

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

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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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