Welding Automation Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Onsite work

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Monterrey is seeking an experienced Welding Automation Engineer to implement automated welding cells and lead robotics integration projects.

You will drive feasibility studies, select equipment, and oversee installation, validation, and delivery from concept to technical acceptance. The role requires 5+ years in welding processes and robotics, with strong English and hands-on expertise in multiple welding robot brands.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, mechanical, robotics, or industrial engineering.
• English fluency: intermediate to advanced.
• Minimum 5 years in welding and robotic systems.

Responsabilidades

• Implement automated welding cells and new robotized systems.
• Manage projects for buying machines and cells from feasibility to delivery.
• Validate processes and update standard work documents.
• Weld quality control and RCCA analysis.

Conocimientos

RPA

Robot Programming

Welding Robotics

Project Management

Process Validation

Educación

Bachelor’s in Welding/Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

ABB

Fanuc

Cloos

IGM

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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- O perating P rofit After C apital C harge

• Research and Test New Technologies that bring benefits to the process within PQVC – P eople, Q uality, V elocity and C ost.

• 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:

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 Monterrey, You must be available relocate.

• 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.

Relocation is available for this position.

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