Robotics Automation Engineer - Onsite, 2 Shifts

Hardware FYI; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN is seeking Robotics Engineers to advance automated manufacturing systems and robotics integration across work cells and vision systems. Roles cover 1st and 3rd shifts, with focus on safety, quality, cost reduction, and reliability in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include integrating robots, optimizing automation processes, and coaching teams to sustain improvements and lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of robotics integration and automation in manufacturing.
• Experience with robotic cobots, machine vision, and sensor systems.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, optimize, and support industrial robots, cobots, and automated work cells.
• Identify and implement improvements to safety, quality, cost, throughput, and reliability.
• Evaluate operations for robotics opportunities and perform risk assessments.
• Troubleshoot robotics, automation, controls, sensors, and vision issues.
• Develop specifications and support installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Research new robotics and automation technologies for manufacturing.

Skills

Robotics Engineering

Industrial Automation

Automation & Controls

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Robot Studio

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN is seeking Robotics Engineers to advance automated manufacturing systems and robotics integration across work cells and vision systems. Roles cover 1st and 3rd shifts, with focus on safety, quality, cost reduction, and reliability in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include integrating robots, optimizing automation processes, and coaching teams to sustain improvements and lean manufacturing practices.