Controls Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a PRU Controls Manufacturing Engineer to manage BOMs, draft control console layouts, and bridge Engineering with Production for retrofits and upgrades.

You will develop new parts, resolve component issues, and ensure designs are manufacturable in a fast-paced, onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of controls, manufacturing and testing processes.
• Experience with BOM changes, ERP and parts demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage BOMs for control system retrofits and upgrades.
• Create control console manufacturing layout drawings and SCDs.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering and Production.
• Develop new custom parts and resolve production/quality issues.
• Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability throughout sales order execution.

Skills

Controls engineering

Manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Documentation & specs

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Education

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

Tools

Promis-e CAD

Job description

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.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

• 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.

Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.