Controls Manufacturing Engineer

Solar Turbines; Mabank (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, etc

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mabank, TX invites applications for a PRU Controls Manufacturing Engineer to lead BOM management, develop control console layouts, and drive manufacturability improvements across retrofits and upgrades.

You will partner with PRU Project Engineering, Project Management, Mabank Operations and other teams to ensure engineering deliverables meet customer requirements while maintaining schedule and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of controls, manufacturing, and testing processes; industry best practices.
• Working knowledge of BOM change management, ERP systems, and parts demand planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bills of Material (BOMs) for control system retrofits and upgrades.
• Create control console manufacturing layout drawings.
• Serve as a liaison between Engineering and Production.
• Develop new custom parts and associated Source Control Drawings (SCDs).
• Resolve production and quality issues related to component specifications.
• Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Controls Design Engineers and PRU project team during sales order execution.

Skills

Controls engineering

Manufacturing processes

Testing processes

BOM change management

ERP systems

Parts demand planning

Promis-e CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Promis-e CAD

Job description

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:

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. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Package Refurbishment and Upgrades (PRU) Engineering team. Our team works on a wide range of projects, including full package refurbishments, engine uprates, SoLoNOx conversions, compressor restages, system upgrades, controls system retrofits, and station controls. As a PRU Engineer, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team, working closely with PRU Project Application Engineering, PRU Project Management, Mabank Operations, Field Personnel, and other departments to ensure all engineering deliverables meet customer requirements. Position: PRU Controls Manufacturing Engineer (CME). In this role, you will be responsible for managing Bills of Material (BOMs) for control system retrofits and upgrades, creating control console manufacturing layout drawings, and serving as a liaison between Engineering and Production. You will develop new custom parts and associated Source Control Drawings (SCDs), resolve production and quality issues related to component specifications, and ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability. You will work closely with Controls Design Engineers and the broader PRU project team throughout the sales order execution process.

Why Join Us?

If you're looking to expand your technical expertise in Solar's package systems while contributing to an exciting and rapidly growing aftermarket organization, this position is for you.

What you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing-related experience.

What will set you apart:

• Strong understanding of controls, manufacturing, and testing processes, as well as industry best practices.
• Working knowledge of control system components and design principles.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems (Promis-e preferred).
• Working knowledge of BOM change management, ERP systems, and parts demand planning tools.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding component specifications, certifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, along with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, adapt to changing demands, and effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Summary Pay Range:

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - September 14, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.