About this Manufacturing Engineer-Early Talent role at Caterpillar
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
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Job Description
Customer Services Package Refurbishment and Upgrades (PRU) Engineering provides engineered solutions supporting the execution of the aftermarket business. The Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on the manufacturability of designs and collaborates closely with Controls Design Engineers and Mechanical Design Engineers within the PRU project team throughout the sales order execution process.
This position works closely with engineering, fabrication, and assembly personnel to ensure that project designs are high quality, safe, and cost-effective. The role often requires independently gathering and analyzing relevant data, identifying project issues, and defining them in engineering terms with minimal technical direction.
The successful candidate must be thorough, organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate concepts and ideas concisely. They must possess the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet various deadlines and project schedule commitments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to keep project team members informed of project-related issues and challenges. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset are also required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Engineering degree.
- 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Understanding of controls manufacturing and testing processes, as well as industry best practices.
- Working knowledge of control system components and design details.
- Working knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) systems, preferably Promis-e.
- Working knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) change management, ERP systems, and parts demand planning systems.
- Strong attention to detail regarding component specifications, certifications, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Configure standard products according to project requirements.
- Generate purchase orders for standard components and extended scope items.
- Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control system retrofits and upgrades.
- Create console layout manufacturing drawings.
- Design new custom parts and develop associated Source Control Drawings.
- Support production activities and resolve quality issues related to component specifications.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with gas turbine OEMs and/or service providers such as Siemens, GE Vernova (formerly GE/Baker Hughes), Ethos, or Kawasaki.
- Experience in the Oil & Gas and/or Power Generation industries is preferred.
Base Minimum Pay:
Kč614,304.00
Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 4, 2026 - October 4, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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