Robotics Engineer - (2 Openings 1st Shift & 3rd Shift)

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

Career Area: Manufacturing

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

About LPSD

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillardesigns andmanufactureslarge(greater than 18 liters)diesel and natural gas engines,powertrainsand key engine systems.LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail,servicesand Cat®machine applications worldwide.

LPSD teams work across regions andfunctionsto deliver safe,reliableand compliant solutions thathelp solve our customers’ toughest challenges.

Job Summary

Build smarter, safer manufacturing systems.

The Lafayette Engine Center has TWO exciting opportunities for Robotics Engineers to join our team.

Position 1: 1st Shift 6:00 AM - 3 :00 PM

Position 2: 3rd Shift 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

In this role, you will apply manufacturing engineering expertise to the integration, optimization, and reliability of industrial robotics, collaborative robots, automated work cells, machine vision, and supporting automation technologies.

What you will Do

• Integrate, optimize, and support industrial robots, collaborative robots, automated manufacturing equipment, and robotic work cells.
• Identify and implement improvements that strengthen safety, quality, cost, throughput, ergonomics, and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate manufacturing operations for robotics and cobot opportunities, including application risk assessment and system testing.
• Troubleshoot robotic, automation, controls, sensor, and machine-vision issues using structured problem-solving and diagnostic methods.
• Develop engineering specifications and support equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, and process integration.
• Research emerging robotics, machine-vision, sensor, and automation technologies for use in manufacturing.
• Support automation projects through planning, cost and schedule coordination, equipment integration, stakeholder communication, and status reporting.
• Coach operations and technical personnel who support robotics and manufacturing automation systems.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

What You Will Have

Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Performs regular RPA tasks and activities for a specific business scenario, i.e., billing, claims processing, patient registration, ticket booking, service order management.
• Uses appropriate tools, software (e.g., Robot Studio) and programming techniques to model, develop and deploy RPA.
• Gathers business information and analyzes workflows for RPA preparation.

Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing.
• Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function.
• Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations.
• Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.
• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.
• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.
• Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.
• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering, manufacturing processes, and automated production systems.
• Experience with industrial robotics, collaborative automation, controls technologies, machine vision, sensors, or related manufacturing automation.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, organize data, assess alternatives, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and project-execution skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safe equipment integration, reliable operations, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing principles.

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.

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Summary Pay Range:$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: October 29, 2026 - November 29, 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.