Quality Technician - Switchgear Americas

Position: Quality Technician 1-Caterpillar Switchgear Americas

Career Area:
Operations

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.

About the Electric Power Division

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing backup power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands.

We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Role Definition

Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Technician to support ongoing switch gear assembly operations and new project launch. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, process compliance, and successful new project ramp-up.

What You Will Do

• Perform in-process and final inspections of custom switch gear and standard control assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Support quality activities related to the launch of new projects, including first of kind inspections, process validations, and documentation reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, non-conformances, and corrective actions by cataloging into a computer system.
• Support internal standard work audits and ISO
  9001 compliance efforts.
• Support process partners with wiring and training as needed.

What You Will Have

• Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in electrical or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to follow standard work.
• Basic computer skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with switch gear or electrical equipment assembly.
• Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) or project launch environments.
• Proficiency in using measurement tools (calipers, multimeters, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift to 35 lbs.

Shift

Monday — Thursday with opportunity to work overtime as needed on Fridays.

Additional Requirements

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Resume’s are highly encouraged for all applicants.

Resume’s are highly encouraged for all applicants.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.05 – $26.05. 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

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits*
• Life Insurance*
• Parental leave*
• Adoption benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Posting Dates

November 13, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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