Logistics Engineer; Automation

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.

Supply Chain and Logistics

• This role is located in Morton IL and does not offer relocation.
• This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
• This role is 100% on‑site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.
• This role requires up to 25% domestic or international travel. Travel will vary based on business needs and may include trips lasting up to two weeks at a time.

• Develop automated solutions to improve warehouse efficiency, material flow, and ergonomics.
• Partner with automation Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to evaluate, engineer, and implement new technologies.
• Support and maintain existing automation systems while assisting with new deployments across facilities.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional projects with operations, engineering, IT, purchasing, and external vendors.
• Oversee project timelines, costs, and progress; communicate updates and resolve issues as they arise.
• Support the deployment and optimization of autonomous vehicle technologies, including maintaining existing fleets and evaluating new solutions.
• Lead on‑site automation launches, including training operators across multiple shifts and troubleshooting system performance in real time.

• Data Gathering & Analysis:
  Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• 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.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• Process Management:
  Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, automated storage/retrieval systems, or robotics technologies.
• Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and automation systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Thrives in an environment where new technologies are deployed in live operations and not everything works perfectly at first, requiring resilience, adaptability, and hands‑on problem solving.
• Experience supporting on‑site implementations, including troubleshooting and stabilizing systems during initial startup.
• Exposure to global or multi‑site deployments and working with cross‑functional teams.
• Data visualization skills with the ability to create clear, impactful insights for business and operational decision‑making.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world‑class components and solutions…