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 multiple arc welding robots and automated systems and leads projects to evaluate and implement new welding automated systems.
What you'll do:
Implementation of new automated/robotized welding cells
Manage Projects for Purchasing New Machines, Equipment, and Welding Cells, overseeing and controlling all phases of the project: feasibility study, acquisition, installation, validation, and delivery (technical acceptance)
Feasibility Study for Automation of parts currently welded manually, with impact on OPACC- Operating Profit After Capital Charge
Research and Test New Technologies that bring benefits to the process within PQVC – People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
Production Capacity Analysis to meet Execution Product Plan (EPP) and Executive Production Schedule (EPS) requirements
Cycle time estimation
Support for Engineering Changes / NPI / NCI / Ramp-Up
Update of documents (Standard Work Documents.)
Update and validation of robot programs
Weld quality control for robots (robot must be able to weld 3 consecutive parts in automated mode with at least 98,5% conformance)
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree related to a field of choice, such as Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering
Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced)
In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to the table.
Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position:
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Knowledge of robotic process automation (RPA) techniques and processes.
Ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions across various applications.
Proficiency with different welding robot brands (ABB, Fanuc, Cloos, IGM, among others).
Industrial Welding Robot Implementation
Ability to conduct economic feasibility studies (Manual Welding vs. Automated Welding).
Project management skills.
Process validation, including PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
Welding Robot Programming
Offline programming.
Programming of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) robotic processes.
Multi-pass robotic welding programming.
Programming with synchronized external axes (Welding Positioners).
Use of advanced welding programming functions:
Analysis and Problem-Solving
Identification and analysis of weld defects using RCCA, Ishikawa, and similar tools.
Continuous process improvement impacting PQVC through Lean methodology (A3).
Considerations for the best candidates:
Additional information:
Don't forget to place your CV
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This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Monterrey, You must be available relocate.
Relocation Assistance is available for this position.
It is required that they have a visa
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your request, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you would like to know the status of your application, please use the candidate login on our employment website as it will reflect any updates on your status.
The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work 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 entry, permanence or job promotion.
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:
August 26, 2026 - September 15, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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