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About this Controls Manufacturing Engineer role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · Mabank, Texas

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Package Refurbishment and Upgrades (PRU) Engineering team.

Our team works on a wide range of projects, including full package refurbishments, engine uprates, SoLoNOx conversions, compressor restages, system upgrades, controls system retrofits, and station controls.

As a PRU Engineer, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team, working closely with PRU Project Application Engineering, PRU Project Management, Mabank Operations, Field Personnel, and other departments to ensure all engineering deliverables meet customer requirements.

Position: PRU Controls Manufacturing Engineer (CME)

In this role, you will be responsible for managing Bills of Material (BOMs) for control system retrofits and upgrades, creating control console manufacturing layout drawings, and serving as a liaison between Engineering and Production. You will develop new custom parts and associated Source Control Drawings (SCDs), resolve production and quality issues related to component specifications, and ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability. You will work closely with Controls Design Engineers and the broader PRU project team throughout the sales order execution process.

Why Join Us?

If you're looking to expand your technical expertise in Solar's package systems while contributing to an exciting and rapidly growing aftermarket organization, this position is for you.

What you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing-related experience.

What will set you apart:

  • Strong understanding of controls, manufacturing, and testing processes, as well as industry best practices.

  • Working knowledge of control system components and design principles.

  • Working knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems (Promis-e preferred).

  • Working knowledge of BOM change management, ERP systems, and parts demand planning tools.

  • Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding component specifications, certifications, and technical documentation.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, along with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, adapt to changing demands, and effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - September 14, 2026

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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How this Manufacturing Engineer salary compares

This role pays $96,580/yrbelow the typical range for Manufacturing Engineer roles.

$84,764 median $122,950 $184,735

Typical range $100,000–$152,500/yr, from 1,237 comparable Manufacturing Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Manufacturing Engineer salary insights →

About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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