Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation and Lab Systems

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Peoria, IL to design production aspects, ensure cost effectiveness, quality, safety, and environmental compliance. You will work in PSLD to support after-market parts distribution, logistics, and global services while maintaining equipment reliability.

The role emphasizes calibration, maintenance planning, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and lab teams to drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Collaborative automation knowledge and ability to deploy cobots.
• Decision-making processes and problem-solving tools.
• Engineering knowledge for manufacturing environments and processes.
• Lean manufacturing principles and implementation.
• Knowledge of current manufacturing processes and methods.
• Strong problem-solving abilities across operational challenges.
• Project management concepts and coordination.
• Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation to maximize reliability.
• Diagnose hardware/software issues and perform RCFA to prevent recurrence.
• Manage spare parts inventory, standardize ordering, and collaborate with procurement for backup suppliers; support Lean/5S initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative Automation

Decision Making

Engineering - MFG

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Project Management

Robotic Process Automation

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related

Tools

CMMS

Technical Manuals

Lab Equipment

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Peoria, IL to design production aspects, ensure cost effectiveness, quality, safety, and environmental compliance. You will work in PSLD to support after-market parts distribution, logistics, and global services while maintaining equipment reliability.

The role emphasizes calibration, maintenance planning, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and lab teams to drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes.