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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.

Job overview: As a facilities engineer, you will be a core driver of our factory’s automation transformation. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and optimizing manufacturing equipment and systems. By integrating IoT, robotics and automation systems, you will significantly enhance production line efficiency, quality and flexibility.

What You Will Do:

· Upgrade or replace end-of-life software & hardware to ensure compliance, usability and reliability.

· Develop PLC logics and upgrade control parameters to support quality enhancements, efficiency improvements and cost reduction.

· Design, develop and deploy new production lines & stations control system together with manufacturing engineers and suppliers, including hardware selection, program framework and network architecture design, Wonderware deployment etc.
· Implement machine/equipment connectivity (IoT) to establish seamless data flow from the shop floor to the management level.

· Continuously learn and apply new technologies to improve smart manufacturing level.

· Solve complex and chronic equipment issues.

What Skills You Will Have:

· Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

· Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgement.

· 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.

· Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

· Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.

· Automation control system Integration: Ability to design, develop, and deploy automation control system; knowledge of industry 4.0 related, IoT, Digital Twin, Horizontal & Vertical Integration, etc.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or above in electrical engineering and automation, mechatronics or related fields.

· Relevant work experience in automation system design and implementation.

· Knowledge in SIEMENS PLC&HMI, including hardware installation, troubleshooting and program development with Portal /STEP 7/ WINCC.

· Knowledge in AB PLC is a plus.

· Knowledge in automation control system integration, including robot, RFID, vision system, servo system, etc.

· Ability to use electrical design software such as AutoCAD electrical, EPLAN, etc.

· Good English both in oral and written.

· Effective teamwork and communication skills.

· Capability to work under pressure.

Desired Qualifications:

· Familiar with Industry 4.0 concepts like digital Twin, Machine Vision, and AI applications in manufacturing.

· Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g.,OPC UA, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus) and cybersecurity principles.

· High-level programming language (VB, C#, C++...) development capabilities.

· Analytical skills for root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

· Diligent, proactive, self-motived and open-minded.

Additional Information:

· This position may require less than 10% travel.

· The position requires a three-shift rotation.

 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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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