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.
Supports manufacturing process development projects focused on welding operations, including the acquisition, selection, installation, startup, and documentation of equipment and workstations that improve production flow. Contributes to safer, higher-quality, more productive, and cost-effective welding operations by executing capital projects, improving process capability, and supporting new product introductions. Provides technical support for welding equipment, positioners, automated solutions, engineering drawings, and process documentation. Works with suppliers and cross-functional plant teams. The role does not include direct people-management responsibility.
Lead capital expenditure projects for welding equipment, positioners, tooling, and related manufacturing systems.
Evaluate and select equipment and workstation concepts by reviewing technical requirements, safety considerations, process flow, and manufacturing feasibility.
Coordinate the installation, commissioning, startup, and process stabilization of welding equipment and positioners.
Collaborate with suppliers and plant functions on equipment design reviews, automation opportunities, issue resolution, and safe production launch.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
English: Intermediate to advanced proficiency required for technical documentation, supplier interaction, and collaboration on global projects.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering
Generates technical specifications for welding equipment, positioners, tooling, or components using CAD software.
Develops project scope, cost estimates, schedules, milestones, and implementation plans for CAPEX initiatives.
Technical Troubleshooting
Works with supplier manuals, technical guides, drawings, and diagnostic tools during startup and issue resolution.
Experience selecting, procuring, installing, and launching welding machines, positioners, and automated equipment.
Knowledge of welding automation, robotic applications, fixture design, and safe workstation integration.
Work location: Santa Catarina plant, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, with flexibility to adjust schedules or rotate coverage according to workload and project startup needs.
Relocation: Domestic relocation support is available.
Travel: Approximately 20%, including domestic and international travel.
The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.
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Posting Dates:
septiembre 3, 2026 - septiembre 10, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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