Operations Automation Senior Eng

Caterpillar Brazil; México; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar seeks an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Leader to direct the Automation, Controls and Robotics teams at our Ciénega de Flores site in Nuevo León. You will develop and execute maintenance strategies for PLC‑based control systems, robotics, and manufacturing infrastructure, aiming for maximum uptime and safety.

You will lead continuous improvement using TPM, Six Sigma, and Lean practices, manage budgets, and mentor engineers and technicians while coordinating with suppliers and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, mechatronics, automation, robotics, mechanical) or related field.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.
• Master’s Degree in Automation, Reliability Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or related field is desirable.
• Preferred certifications: TPM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, WCM.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the automation, controls, and robotics maintenance team across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Drive maintenance excellence through TPM, WCM, Reliability Engineering, and Best Practice methodologies.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, and maintenance cost performance.
• Lead automation modernization projects, equipment upgrades, obsolescence management, and technology deployments.

Conocimientos

Advanced English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Automation or related field

Herramientas

PLC‑based control systems

HMI

SCADA

Industrial networks

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

Descripción del empleo

Career Area: Manufacturing

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Summary

Lead the Automation, Controls and Robotics team to ensure the reliability, availability, safety, and performance of manufacturing equipment. Responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies, managing technical resources, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing proven problem‑solving methodologies to eliminate chronic failures and maximize equipment uptime. This position provides technical leadership for PLC‑based control systems, industrial robotics, automated manufacturing equipment, and associated infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, maintenance, and operational excellence standards.

What you will do

• Collaborates with engineers, partners and suppliers to meet business goals in accordance with the sustainable use of facilities and budget demands.
• Constructs an efficient facility maintenance team and guides training sessions to ensure quality performance.
• Evaluates the operation's effectiveness with current utilities and equipment; provides appropriate solutions to challenges and risks.
• Oversees inspections, repairs and updates of facilities and relevant operational activities; maintains order at the facility.

Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, mechatronics, automation, robotics, mechanical) or related field
• Advanced English proficiency
• Master’s Degree in Automation, Reliability Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or related field (desirable)
• Preferred certifications in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, WCM (World Class Manufacturing)

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

• Lead the automation, controls, and robotics maintenance team across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Drive maintenance excellence through TPM, WCM, Reliability Engineering, and Best Practice methodologies.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, and maintenance cost performance.
• Ensure effective planning, scheduling, and resource utilization for maintenance activities.

Automation, Controls & Robotics

• Provide technical leadership for PLC‑based control systems, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, variable frequency drives, motion control systems, and safety systems.
• Support troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, and lifecycle management of manufacturing control systems.
• Lead robotics maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives involving FANUC, KUKA, and other industrial robotic platforms.
• Ensure equipment programming standards, backup strategies, and cybersecurity requirements are maintained.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as: RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
• WCM Problem Solving
• TPM methodologies
• 5 Why Analysis
• Fishbone Analysis
• A3 Problem Solving
• FMEA
• Eliminate chronic equipment failures through implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Facilitate cross‑functional teams to resolve complex technical and operational issues.

Resource & Project Management

• Manage technical personnel, contractors, suppliers, and service providers supporting automation and maintenance activities.
• Develop annual maintenance budgets and capital improvement plans.
• Prioritize maintenance resources based on business risk, production needs, and reliability objectives.
• Lead automation modernization projects, equipment upgrades, obsolescence management, and technology deployments.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Operational Support

• Support production teams in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and skills development for automation technicians and engineers.
• Drive standardization of troubleshooting procedures, maintenance documentation, spare parts strategies, and knowledge management systems.

Additional Information

• Location: Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León, Cabinas.
• Work Model: On-site, six days per week.
• Candidate is expected to provide support during weekends or extended hours based on facility requirements.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment.

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

Posting Dates: August 26, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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