Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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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.

Looking for a hands on programmer to join our growing PLC team. Should be a self-starter and a good team player. Will have to work with the larger PLC Team to clearly understand the internal customer Industrial Automation system design/requirements. Use either Ladder Logic or Structured Text programming to generate flash files and validate the code on SIL or HIL platforms to meet the specifications.


Should have prior experience with Allen Bradley and Rockwell HMI's. Good exposure to Industrial Datalink protocols like Profinet, Profibus, Modbus or TCP/IP. Job responsibilities may also include setting up Hardware in the Loop with PLC's and over the call support to global teams.


Good communication is a must. Hands on experience with commissioning Industrial Automation systems(like Siemens, ABB, etc.,) will be plus.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering, Electronics, Electrical or Computer Science curriculum 6- 9 years of relevant work experience Strong analytical skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or Electrical curriculum.
Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Working Knowledge:


Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions. Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns. Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:


Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Working Knowledge:


Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence. Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Level Basic Understanding:


Differentiates characteristics of effective and dysfunctional teams. Explains the importance of a cohesive team effort and the concept of synergy. Compares traditional teams to virtual teams. Identifies key factors and requisite activities for building an effective team.

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:


Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices. 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.
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Level Working Knowledge:


Documents test process and results; prepares and analyzes defect-tracking reports. Summarizes features of a specific product-testing process and associated procedures. Tests components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions. Discusses and compares usability, safety and integration testing. Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Level Working Knowledge:


Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions. Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area. Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems. Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions. Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.

Posting Dates:

May 26, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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