Lead Automation & Integration Project Engineer

Job description

**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.

**Job Summary:**

The Manufacturing Technology & Solutions (MT&S) team is currently seeking an experienced Automation Integration & Project Engineer to deliver world-class support to our business unit customers in our global manufacturing support network.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and support New Capital Introduction (NCI) projects, ensuring that new equipment and technologies are seamlessly integrated into Caterpillar’s manufacturing footprint.

In this role you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to develop and implement complex manufacturing operations and support sophisticated machines and related equipment.

The position bears primary responsibility for equipment safety and reliability, integrity of machine data, and technological innovation.

You will be instrumental in delivering technical support for automation that supports robotics, heat-treating manufacturing equipment, processes, controls architecture, and technology development across global operations.



**What You Will Do:**

+ Lead various NCI automation & robotic integration projects.
+ Lead new technology initiatives on industrial robotics, networking, and process control.
+ Design, installation oversight, and validate electrical architecture for new and existing manufacturing equipment (control engineering).
+ Create specifications in support of new equipment builds and upgrades.
+ Oversee the integration of databases and reporting platforms.
+ Participate and manage machine programming, and material handling/robotics.
+ Collect and report production from various systems to improve quality and process efficiency.
+ Participate in many projects concurrently and with cross-functional teams.
+ Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.
+ Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
+ Directing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.
+ Manage multiple or complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, or value chains.

**Education requirement:**

Requires a degree in accredited Manufacturing, Electrical, Computer Science, or Materials Science Engineering curriculum.

**What skills you will have:**

**Project Management** :

+ Lead cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing projects on time and within budget.
+ Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables while managing risks and resources.
+ Coordinate with suppliers, engineering, and operations to ensure alignment and execution.
+ Track progress and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
+ Knowledge of external partner provider management processes and ability to effectively manage business relationships with external suppliers / integrators.

**Manufacturing Process Design and Development** :

+ Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes that meet quality and safety standards.
+ Optimize workflows, tooling, and equipment layout to improve throughput and reduce waste.
+ Validate new processes through pilot runs and data analysis.
+ Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure the manufacturability of new products.

**Problem Solving** :

+ Identify root causes of production issues using structured problem-solving methods.
+ Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring problems.
+ Apply data-driven approaches to improve process stability and product quality.
+ Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving workshops to drive continuous improvement.

**Lean Manufacturing** :

+ Apply lean principles to eliminate waste and improve flow in manufacturing operations.
+ Knowledge of kaizen process and support kaizen events.
+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify improvement opportunities.
+ Promote a culture of continuous improvement across teams and departments.

**Additional Information:**

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Mossville, IL office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is available with this position.

This position may require up to 40% travel.

**What you will get:**

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career.

Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wages, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

+ Competitive Base Salary
+ Annual incentive bonus plan*
+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short and long-term disability coverage
+ Life Insurance
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy Lifestyle Programs
+ Employee Assistance Programs
+ Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

**Final details:**

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**Summary Pay Range:**

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

**Posting Dates:**

October 15, 2025 - October 28, 2025

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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