Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead automation design for product assembly, integrate robotic systems, and develop live dashboards for process monitoring. The role emphasizes Lean improvements, NPI support, and ergonomic-safe automation solutions.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement projects, manage cross-functional teams, and oversee safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing processes onsite five days a week.

Qualifications

• Lead automation design solutions for product assembly processes adhering to Lean and safety standards.
• PLC, SCADA and Robotic programming knowledge.
• Design and develop digital dashboards and process applications.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement and new product introduction projects.
• Capable to design assembly fixtures and jigs.
• Risk analysis & feasibility study for engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation design for specified product assembly processes.
• Integrate robotic systems into existing manufacturing processes to improve safety and productivity.
• Develop digital dashboards for live process monitoring and analytics.
• Coordinate Lean improvements, root-cause analysis and cost-saving projects.
• Prepare process planning documents and support NPIs with safe, ergonomic designs.

Job description

## Manufacturing EngineerApply: Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu: Full time: Posted Today: R0000396076**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.**Description**As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, the candidate will work for BCP Manufacturing Engineering team at Tiruvallur, Chennai. The incumbent will be responsible for manufacturing Automation & Digital process planning and execution, Robotic application design and development, continuous improvements, process and quality control, new product design. The candidate should have the ability to lead continuous improvement and new product introduction projects. The roles and responsibilities of a **Manufacturing Automation Engineer** include, but are not limited to the following – **Manufacturing Technical Skill: -*** Lead and execute an Automation design solution for Specific product assembly process considering all global standards* Integrate robotic systems into existing manufacturing processes for enhancing Safety, Productivity and Quality* Industrial networking and communication protocols for seamless data exchange between devices and systems* Safety standards and regulations for ensuring automated systems operate without risk to personnel or equipment* PLC, SCADA and Robotic Programming knowledge* Design and develop Digital Architecture for live dashboards and process application* Capable to design and develop assembly fixtures and jigs integrating Automation- Create, execute and prove out the Layout, Process planning, Multi model Line balancing for NPI’s by satisfying the safety & ergonomic standards* Risk analysis & feasibility study for engineering design* undefined**Project Management skills: -**§ Lead the projects with responsibility of overall program management and coordination at different phases of the program.§ Leads improvement projects to identify creative and innovative Lean techniques through adequate root cause analysis to address operational issues including ergonomic/safety risks, quality concerns, efficiency and cost savings improvements, and process bottlenecks.§ Provides training, development, and motivation for a staff capable of completing objectives and implementing cost reduction projects and meeting requirements of the manufacturing/assembly process **Manufacturing Process: -**§ Develop the Process planning documents (PFD, SFMEA, PFMEA, CP) and execute the best-in-class solutions to achieve the Lean Manufacturing.§ Identify the suppliers for equipment’s & applications, Also Coordinates the installation of new machines, equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.§ Capability to design engineering to manufacturing technical data feasibility study with historical base for achieving customer or end user requirements.**Continuous Improvement & Planning: -**Ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions with respect to automationIdentify, plan and deploy new strategic assembly process and Robots to enhance safety and process efficiency.Coordinates the current product improvements through Engineering change process management.Lead Automation projects related to standard hour reduction and improving process efficiency.Coordinates with Cross functional team for conducting the process audits and driving improvements to enhance process and product quality.This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.**Posting Dates:**September 29, 2026 - October 8, 2026