Manufacturing Controls Engineer – IIoT & PLC Automation
Caterpillar
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Caterpillar is hiring a Manufacturing Controls Engineer in Decatur, IL. You will design and improve manufacturing performance, lead automation projects, and coach shop-floor teams. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, reliability, and cost effectiveness in a high-visibility plant environment.
The ideal candidate blends hands-on engineering with structured problem solving, has IIoT experience, and works across suppliers to deliver durable solutions. Onsite work is required.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience desired.
- Experience with IIoT deployment and leadership.
- Knowledge of API integration and industrial robotics.
Responsibilities
- Defines software and hardware requirements to control and enhance production equipment and processes in collaboration with manufacturing and quality engineering.
- Selects and leads the implementation of new control devices and sensors into IIoT platforms and MES.
- Creates, troubleshoots, and modifies PLC programming and ladder logic of production equipment to optimize manufacturing performance.
- Leads automation projects with complex systems designs and integrated controls software.
- Monitors advanced equipment performance and process reliability; uses problem solving to improve repeatability.
- Provides technical guidance in major projects with suppliers to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.
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Caterpillar is hiring a Manufacturing Controls Engineer in Decatur, IL. You will design and improve manufacturing performance, lead automation projects, and coach shop-floor teams. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, reliability, and cost effectiveness in a high-visibility plant environment.
The ideal candidate blends hands-on engineering with structured problem solving, has IIoT experience, and works across suppliers to deliver durable solutions. Onsite work is required.
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