Welding Automation Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.; Coahuila; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Welding Automation Engineer to support and lead the implementation of automated welding cells and robotic systems at our Ciudad Acuña site.

You will manage project phases from feasibility through validation and delivery, driving productivity and quality improvements across PQVC pillars. The role requires 5+ years in welding processes with robotic exposure, proficiency with ABB, Fanuc, Cloos, and IGM welding robots, and advanced English.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree related to a field of Welding/Mechanical/Robotics/Industrial Engineering.
• Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced).
• Minimum 5 years in welding processes and robotic implementations.

Responsabilidades

• Implement new automated/robotized welding cells.
• Manage projects for purchasing new machines and welding cells.
• Perform feasibility studies for automation of manually welded parts.
• Research and test new technologies to improve PQVC.
• Analyze production capacity to meet EPP and EPS.

Conocimientos

RPA

Robot programming

Robotic brands

Problem solving

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree related to Welding/Mech/Robotics/Industrial Eng

Herramientas

ABB

Fanuc

Cloos

IGM

Descripción del empleo

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.

Career Area

Manufacturing

Job Description

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

Supports multiple arc welding robots and automated systems and leads projects to evaluate and implement new welding automated systems.

What You’ll Do

Implementation of new automated/robotized welding cells

• Manage Projects for Purchasing New Machines, Equipment, and Welding Cells, overseeing and controlling all phases of the project: feasibility study, acquisition, installation, validation, and delivery (technical acceptance)
• Feasibility Study for Automation of parts currently welded manually, with impact on OPACC- Operating Profit After Capital Charge
• Research and Test New Technologies that bring benefits to the process within PQVC – People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
• Production Capacity Analysis to meet Execution Product Plan (EPP) and Executive Production Schedule (EPS) requirements
• Cycle time estimation

Support for Engineering Changes / NPI / NCI / Ramp-Up

• Update of documents (Standard Work Documents.)
• Update and validation of robot programs
• Weld quality control for robots (robot must be able to weld 3 consecutive parts in automated mode with at least 98,5% conformance)

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree related to a field of choice, such as Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering
• Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to the table.

Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position:

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

• Knowledge of robotic process automation (RPA) techniques and processes.
• Ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions across various applications.
• Proficiency with different welding robot brands (ABB, Fanuc, Cloos, IGM, among others).

Industrial Welding Robot Implementation

• Ability to conduct economic feasibility studies (Manual Welding vs. Automated Welding).
• Project management skills.
• Process validation, including PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).

Welding Robot Programming

• Offline programming.
• Programming of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) robotic processes.
• Multi-pass robotic welding programming.
• Programming with synchronized external axes (Welding Positioners).
• Use of advanced welding programming functions:
• Touch Sense
• Seam Tracking
• Work Object Definition
• Tool Center Point (TCP) Definition

Analysis and Problem-Solving

• Identification and analysis of weld defects using RCCA, Ishikawa, and similar tools.
• Continuous process improvement impacting PQVC through Lean methodology (A3).

Considerations For The Best Candidates

• Minimum of 5 years in welding processes, including arc welding, as well as background in the metal‑mechanic industry and in the implementation of robotic systems
• Advanced English

Additional Information

• This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Cd. Acuna
• Relocation Assistance is available for this position.
• It is required that they have a visa

Final Details

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work 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, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 26, 2026 - September 15, 2026

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