Career Area Manufacturing 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 Role Definition Assists with technical analysis of manufacturing processes in all aspects of production costs quality compliance to safety guidelines and environmental requirements for manufacturing Responsibilities Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes Monitoring equipment and process reliability identifying and addressing problem areas Providing coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas Providing engineering support on planning development operation and maintenance of equipment processes or facilities Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired Skill Descriptors Collaborative Automation Knowledge of techniques and processes of team-oriented automation ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes Level Basic Understanding Describes the concepts features and benefits of team-oriented automation Discusses key considerations and issues in cooperative automation Highlights the difference between collaborative robots and traditional robots Lists applications of collaborative automation such as material handling product inspection etc 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 Level Basic Understanding Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making proce