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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 Responsibilities\nProvided on side welding technology service for CWL automatic welding line building & upgrading, and BCP structure welding process development.\nPossess strong expertise in advanced welding assembly of construction machinery structural components and automated production in welding plants, and drive the application of new welding technologies in Caterpillar’s China facilities.\nUnderstand the production processes of welded structural components in Caterpillar China plants, and support upgrades in welding plant layout and material flow in Caterpillar China structural component facilities.\nSupport Caterpillar’s structural component engineering design team by optimizing structural component designs based on welding characteristics and practices in China.\nAnalyze failed welded components to identify the direct causes of failure, and assist in benchmarking competitors’ welded parts to better understand their quality levels and cost control practices.\nSkill Descriptors\nAnalytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; 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ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nReviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.\nAdapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.\nDemonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.\nCommunicates well downward, upward, and outward.\nEmploys appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.\nMaintains focus on the topic at hand.\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nProvides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.\nEffectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.\nApplies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.\nApplies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.\nHelps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.\nProject Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nProvides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.\nUnder guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.\nAssists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.\nObtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.\nProduces standard project status reports.\nManufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nDiscusses the relevance of standards for a manufacturing environment.\nResearches process and product blueprints for own area.\nDescribes and follows all policies, standards and procedures.\nObtains documentation and information on standards and their usage.\nProduct 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.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nCoordinates execution of test plans, including resources, strategy, schedules, processes and tools.\nCollaborates with design team to ensure testing considerations are incorporated into system design.\nRecommends tools and techniques for automating, simplifying and enhancing product testing.\nCompares and contrasts alternative testing methodologies and tools.\nMatches testing methodology and tools to product being tested; develops test scenarios and scripts.\nEstimates time, effort and resources required for thorough testing.\nTroubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDocuments common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions.\nTroubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area.\nWorks with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems.\nAdheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions.\nParticipates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.\nPrefer Skills\nBachelor’s degree or above in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.\nGood project management skills, especially for welding line building and structure welding process development.\nFamiliarity with welding standards for construction machinery components, including GB, ISO, ASTM, etc.; strong expertise in advanced welding assembly of structural components and automated welding production; solid understanding of the relationship among steel materials, welding processes, and the strength and fatigue performance of welded components.\nExperience in welding of engineering structural components.\nGood command of English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with strong communication skills.\nBasic programming capability, such as Python, C, C++, etc.\nThis position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\n十月 28, 2026 - 十一月 3, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? 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