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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.\nJob Summary:\nThe Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced manufacturing technologies that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the operation. In this role, you will help drive automation, controls engineering, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives by leveraging connected systems, robotics, data analytics, and smart factory technologies to enhance operational performance and accelerate digital transformation.\nWorking closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Information Technology, and external partners, you will deliver innovative and scalable solutions that increase productivity, improve equipment reliability, and enable data-driven decision making. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful automation projects, influence manufacturing strategy, and help shape the future of smart manufacturing.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDesign, develop, program, commission, and support manufacturing automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, machine vision, industrial networks, and motion control technologies.\nLead automation, controls, and equipment modernization projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex controls, software, network, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and optimize manufacturing performance.\nDrive Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing initiatives through machine connectivity, IIoT technologies, data integration, and advanced analytics.\nPartner with Operations, Engineering, and IT teams to integrate manufacturing systems with MES, ERP, cloud, and enterprise platforms.\nLead automation and capital projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, validation, and operational handoff, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.\nEnsure compliance with machine safety, electrical, cybersecurity, and engineering standards while providing technical guidance to manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams.\nLead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and manufacturing performance.\nDevelop and maintain controls standards, electrical schematics, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure consistency and scalability across manufacturing operations.\nCollaborate with equipment suppliers, system integrators, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with safety, electrical, cybersecurity, and engineering standards.\nEducation requirement:\nBachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.\nWhat skills you will have:\nProblem Solving:\nAdvanced knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, including RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.\nDemonstrated ability to analyze complex manufacturing, automation, and equipment performance issues using data-driven decision making.\nExperience interpreting system data, performance metrics, and operational trends to identify root causes and drive sustainable improvements.\nProven ability to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that improve equipment reliability and process performance.\nAdvanced problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve complex operational and technical challenges.\nProcess Management:\nKnowledge of manufacturing process optimization techniques that improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.\nExperience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles to improve operational efficiency.\nAbility to monitor and interpret process performance metrics to support process stability and operational excellence.\nFamiliarity with process validation, change management, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.\nUnderstanding of process documentation, standard work, and best practice deployment to support consistency and scalability.\nProject Management:\nExperience leading automation, controls, digital manufacturing, or capital projects from concept through implementation and operational handoff.\nKnowledge of project planning principles, including scope development, scheduling, resource coordination, budgeting, and risk management.\nAbility to coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and system integrators to achieve project objectives.\nExperience supporting project startup, commissioning, testing, validation, and performance verification activities.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to provide project updates, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive project execution.\nTechnical Troubleshooting:\nAdvanced knowledge of troubleshooting automation, controls, software, network, and equipment performance issues in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience diagnosing and resolving complex PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, industrial network, and control system failures.\nProven ability to analyze system logs, alarms, and performance data to restore equipment functionality and minimize downtime.\nAdvanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify, isolate, and resolve technical issues across integrated manufacturing systems.\nExperience providing technical leadership and support during equipment startup, commissioning, and operational issue resolution.\nTop candidates will also have:\nHands-on experience delivering Industry 4.0 or Smart Factory solutions in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience implementing MES, IIoT, manufacturing analytics, machine connectivity, or cloud-enabled manufacturing platforms.\nKnowledge of cybersecurity best practices for Operational Technology environments.\nExperience with industrial robotics, autonomous material handling, 2D/3D machine vision, bin picking, motion control, or AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.\nExperience developing electrical architectures, machine specifications, and controls standards for equipment builds and upgrades.\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Mapleton IL facility.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.\nThis position may require up to 10% travel.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 22, 2026 - November 2, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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