Caterpillar
Automation Engineering
Overview
Lead digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations to improve productivity, quality, and decision-making.
About Caterpillar
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.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related fields.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, digital transformation, process improvement, or automation projects.
- Familiarity with data visualization and automation tools (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SQL etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in manufacturing automation, digital transformation, AI applications, and data-driven business improvements.
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing automation projects, equipment integration, robotics, PLC/HMI systems, or process automation is preferred.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and drive implementation independently.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, manage ambiguity, and consistently deliver results under pressure.
- Good communication, presentation, and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations to improve productivity, quality, and decision-making.
- Develop and deploy digital solutions, dashboards, and automated workflows to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.
- Utilize data analytics and AI technologies to identify improvement opportunities and solve business problems and support data-driven decision-making.
- Lead automation projects including equipment upgrades, robotics implementation, process automation, and labor efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies such as VSM, Kaizen, 5S, and SMED.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and IT teams to implement sustainable process improvements and digital innovations.
- Track operational KPIs and present project results, business benefits, and future opportunities to management.
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