Caterpillar

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.

Role :

Supports process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing.

What You Will Do:

• Designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems to enhance production processes.
• Focuses on leveraging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies and PTC ThingWorx solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment performance, and data analytics capabilities.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance in IIoT related manufacturing projects, working with internal/external suppliers to connectivity and data flow.
• Implementing PTC systems and the coordination of those systems with the total plant.
• Providing guidance to manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, logistics planning engineers, and operations in order to develop high quality solutions in alignment with facility priorities.

Degree Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, industrial and system engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced English

What You Have:

Problem Solving:

• Knowledge in evaluating, implementing and connecting PLCs and sensors into.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance and asset management systems using PTC’s AMU and ThingWorx Analytics.
• Identifies and documents specific OT connectivity problems and resolution alternatives.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.), SCADA systems, HMI development, and ThingWorx applications.
• Knowledge with data analytics tools and platforms, particularly PTC ThingWorx, for monitoring equipment health and process optimization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Examines a specific IIoT related connectivity problem and understands the perspective of the local business unit.
• Develops alternative techniques for connectivity and protocols based on asset and controllers.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches for connectivity especially with legacy “dumb” assets.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify connectivity problems.

Judgment and Decision Making:

• Knowledge with IIoT protocols (e.g., TCP, UPD, MT Connect, MQTT, OPC UA) and communication standards (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Proficiency in integrating smart sensors, edge computing, and data acquisition systems using ThingWorx.
• Seeks input from multiple sources to diverse ideas for decision making.
• Sustains Digital Strategies over time by accurately analyzing tradeoffs in strategy evolution.
• Makes decisions that are defensible with facts and data.
• Communicates decisions confidently and resolutely.
• Coaches others to improve judgment and confidence in IIoT decision making skills.

Project Management:

• Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.
• Data modeling and visualization with Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge in implementing best practices of caterpillar network infrastructure
• Describes the key IIoT/connectivity objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.
• Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understands the purpose and nature of critical paths in projects.

Manufacturing Best Practices and Standards:

• Knowledge in controls engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of automation and robotics, including system integration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure IoT Hub) for IIoT integration.
• Cites examples of IIoT industry best practices and their relevance to the business.
• Knowledge of IT/OT cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
• Identifies the expected benefits of implementing IIoT best practices.
• Locates and interprets best practice documentation and information sources.
• Understands the manufacturing processes that can be streamlined from the implementation of IIoT best practices.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Certifications or experience in controls engineering, IIoT, automation, or ThingWorx development.

Additional information:

• Location: Santa Catarina, Mexico
• This position will require to travel 25% (Domestic and International)
• Valid Travel Visa and Passport is required
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates aren´t available
• Domestic Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Don’t forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday

Final details

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Posting Dates:

July 3, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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