Operating Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Tamil Nadu is seeking a skilled maintenance supervisor to ensure uninterrupted operation of Assembly Shop equipment through preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.

You will lead a team, troubleshoot PLC controlled systems, coordinate with production and quality, and drive continuous improvement with TPM and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma holder in any specialization.
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience.
• Drawing reading skills and MS Office knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of Assembly Shop equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machines and automation systems.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and utilities teams to achieve uptime targets.
• Participate in TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to EHS standards, LOTO procedures and electrical regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records and PM checklists.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs & servo drives

Electrical drawings

SAP/CMMS

RCA/FMEA/TPM

Education

Diploma in any specialization

Tools

SAP/CMMS

MS Office

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.

Role Definition

To ensure uninterrupted operation of Assembly Shop equipment through preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities while improving machine reliability and ensuring safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of Assembly Shop equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machines, conveyors, automated systems, motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Maintain electrical panels and power distribution systems.
• Analyze recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow EHS standards, LOTO procedures, and statutory electrical regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records, PM checklists, and breakdown reports.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and utility teams to achieve uptime targets.

Required Technical Skills

• PLC troubleshooting (Siemens/Mitsubishi/Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, sensors and automation systems
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with SAP/CMMS maintenance systems
• Knowledge of RCA, FMEA and TPM methodologies

Behavioral Competencies

Problem-solving, teamwork, communication skills, result orientation, and ability to work in shift operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment Uptime
• Breakdown Reduction
• PM Compliance
• MTTR
• MTBF
• Safety Compliance
• Energy Efficiency Improvements

This position must ensure his own safety as well the safety of all his team members through practicing and reinforcing safety culture consistently all through the day. Should own and deliver the defined PQVC metrics for the area that he has been assigned. This position is also expected to review the quality checks and ensure adhering to it to meet Zero defect per unit /component as might be applicable in the work that he/ she and his / her team members are involved.

Job Duties

• Lead and support a team of people to execute operations activity
• Train new team members with hands on experience
• Plan and ensure all resource available to meet daily operations activity
• Fill-in as stand-by for other team leads or team members as required
• Identify and ensure actions for meeting the PQVC metrics for the area allocated to lead and report them section manager on daily basis
• Respond to line stoppers and dispatches support resources as needed
• Responsible for conducting Process Improvement dialogs at the cell level and ensuring participation in Process improvement dialogs at Section level and trigger actions based on meeting outcome
• Responsible for generating and working on Continuous Improvement ideas for all ideas related to their assigned area
• To conduct and participate in RIWs for their assigned area of responsibility
• Monitors and audits PQVC metrics at the cell level in their area, e.g., audits performance compared to Standard Work, significant control points, and area indicators
• Assists with creating, training, and implementing standard work processes and documentation
• Collects data and updates cell level metric boards as needed
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

Background/Experience

Diploma graduates in any specialization

Minimum Of 5 Years Of Related Work Experience

Minimum of 2 years of team leader experience

Drawing reading skills and Knowledge on MS Office is preferred

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

August 13, 2026 - August 20, 2026

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