Automation & Controls Engineer - AWS Night Shift (Onsite)

Caterpillar

East Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 122,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k)
HSA
FSAs
Career development
Incentive bonus
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Life Insurance
Disability benefits
Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to focus on automation, controls, and heat treat equipment knowledge. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor, mentoring, and developing expertise in industrial automation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, performance, and safety. Training and career growth opportunities are provided in a highly automated environment.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation related field.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across teams and levels.
  • Willingness to work in AWS night shift with weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and support industrial automation and control systems.
  • Improve equipment reliability, performance, and uptime.
  • Support, develop, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and related technologies.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent solutions.
  • Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Accuracy & Detail
Effective Communications
Engineering - MFG
Problem Solving
Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology/Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI
FANUC robotics & automation
Industrial networking
Vision systems
VFDs & motion control
Process control & instrumentation

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to focus on automation, controls, and heat treat equipment knowledge. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor, mentoring, and developing expertise in industrial automation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, performance, and safety. Training and career growth opportunities are provided in a highly automated environment.

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