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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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Operations Automation Technician (3rd Shift) in Waco, TX.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .

Job Summary:

• As an Operations Automation Technician (3rd Shift), you will lead or support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation and maintenance of facility automation. Specific areas of focus include automated storage systems, goods to person stations, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.

Additional Info :

• This role is located in Waco, TX and does not offer relocation.

• This role is 3rd shift: Sunday – Thursday 10pm to 6:30am

• This role requires flexibility to flex shifts as needed (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift and/or weekends)

• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules

• This role requires up to 15% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated solutions to drive process improvements and realize benefits utilizing automation.

• Work independently and with diverse & multi-functional teams (operations, legal, purchasing, engineering, IT, etc.)

• Identify technology and innovative methods to improve facility and supply chain efficiency and costs and drive continuous improvement throughout the entire facility

• Collaborate with engineers globally to benchmark best practices, implement improvements, and make expert recommendations for automated solutions

• Closely monitor automation system operations, metrics, and maintenance

• Lead automation changes and modifications as required (example – automated vehicle route changes) and locally lead supplier & vendor interaction

• Enable the installation and replication of robotic picking systems

• Serve as the local expert on Human Machine Interface (HMI) functionality & statistics, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and general automation controls and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Lead and administer training of local resources on safe and efficient use of automation and warehouse process execution

• Participate and assist with automation deployments at other sites as required

What You Have (Required Skills):

• 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.

• Mechanical/Machinery : Knowledge of machines and tools; ability to use knowledge of machinery or mechanical objects including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.Level Basic Understanding:• Takes or has taken formal or informal training to enhance mechanical knowledge, skill and ability.• Performs repair and maintenance of personally owned tools and machines at home routinely, perhaps as a hobby.• Lists and describes the functionality of various machines and tools used in own industry.• Describes experiences with basic machinery (e.g. saws, drills, paint sprayers) involved in routine do-it-yourself projects.

• Technical Troubleshooting : Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.Level Basic Understanding:• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.• Explains the underlying concept of using a systematic approach to solve technical problems.• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.• Describes common hardware, software, and communication problems; finds ways to resolve issues.

• Knowledge of Robotics : Knowledge of designing, programming, and operating robots for various applications; ability to utilize programming languages and robotics knowledge to automate the necessary operations of the organization.Level Basic Understanding:• Identifies the basic components of a robot.• Describes the purpose of a robot in a given context.• Demonstrates how to operate a robot safely.• Understands the basic principles of robot programming.

• Industrial Automation/Automatic Control : Knowledge of various industrial automatic control systems, processes and methodologies in a manufacturing environment; ability to design, implement and maintain automatic production systems/processes to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as minimize human intervention.Level Basic Understanding:• Cites examples of Industrial Automation applications in one's own manufacturing organization.• Describes Industrial Automation/Automatic Control concepts and features.• Lists where to obtain expertise and information regarding Industrial Automation methods and techniques.• Discusses major considerations and issues related to Industrial Automation

• Understanding of Warehouse Operations and Warehouse Management Systems

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelor level degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain. In Lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience with at least three of the following areas: autonomous vehicles, automated storage and retrieval systems, robotics, advanced battery technology, warehouse automation, Lidar systems

• Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements

• Strong priority setting, and communication skills

• Be a strong team player in order to be effective in deploying supply chain improvements as part of a team

• Experience in EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) or SAP

• Demonstrated success in implementing warehouse operations improvement via new technology and processes

• Previous experience managing capital budgets and implementing capital improvement projects

What You Will Get

• In this role you will work with robotics and will have the opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge of robotics!

Summary Pay Range:

$71,040.00 - $106,440.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

January 17, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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