Robotics Engineer

Manufacturing

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The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar's Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat machine applications worldwide.

LPSD teams work across regions and functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers' toughest challenges.

Build smarter, safer manufacturing systems.

The Lafayette Engine Center has an exciting opportunity for a Robotics Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will apply manufacturing engineering expertise to the integration, optimization, and reliability of industrial robotics, collaborative robots, automated work cells, machine vision, and supporting automation technologies.

• Integrate, optimize, and support industrial robots, collaborative robots, automated manufacturing equipment, and robotic work cells.
• Identify and implement improvements that strengthen safety, quality, cost, throughput, ergonomics, and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate manufacturing operations for robotics and cobot opportunities, including application risk assessment and system testing.
• Troubleshoot robotic, automation, controls, sensor, and machine-vision issues using structured problem-solving and diagnostic methods.
• Develop engineering specifications and support equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, and process integration.
• Research emerging robotics, machine-vision, sensor, and automation technologies for use in manufacturing.
• Support automation projects through planning, cost and schedule coordination, equipment integration, stakeholder communication, and status reporting.
• Coach operations and technical personnel who support robotics and manufacturing automation systems.

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Robotic Process Automation (RPA):
Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Performs regular RPA tasks and activities for a specific business scenario, i.e., billing, claims processing, patient registration, ticket booking, service order management.
• Uses appropriate tools, software (e.g., Robot Studio) and programming techniques to model, develop and deploy RPA.
• Gathers business information and analyzes workflows for RPA preparation.

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:

• 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.

Manufacturing Processes:
Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.
• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.
• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.
• Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.
• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

Problem Solving:
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving…