Associate Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Role Definition
Creates, implements and improves engineering designs, processes, techniques, tooling and machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality focused on electrical, hydraulic components.

What you will do:
• Support in optimal assembly line operation, specific validation procedures as hot testing, fluid fills, road test, reworks and final adjustment on heavy machine equipment, malfunction root cause identification, quick problem solving on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic issues on assembly line.
• Work with remote engineering equipment’s to continuous improve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic assembly systems, guaranteeing the optimal quality and operability of heavy machine equipment’s.

•Assembly line equipment’s optimal maintenance and validations, quarter/yearly equipment re calibrations.

•Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Planning and improving engineering procedures and operations to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
• Collaborating with all functional areas, (marketing, purchasing, manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network.

Skills you will have:
Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.
Identifies information capture needs in own area.
Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency. Compiles current research relevant to standard operating procedures.
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. Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations. Discusses the use cases, benefits, and importance of DFM.
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. Describes where and how to obtain additional engineering information and expertise.
Product 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. Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.
 

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors in mechatronics, electrical mechanical, industrial maintenance or metal mechanics degree in engineering.

• Experience in low voltage installations, production line automation, heavy machine equipment assembly, commissioning and maintenance, issue detection, troubleshooting and root cause detection. Hydraulic and electrical systems integration.

• Knowledge in electrical part troubleshooting, automation equipment, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, manual / electrical tool use, electrical measuring instruments, understanding of mechanical, electrical & hydraulic diagrams. AutoCAD / SolidWorks Intermediate.

• Intermediate English proficiency required.

• Ability to work rotating shifts.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

Additional Information:

• Location: Caterpillar Torreón - Planta 1

Don’t forget to include your resume!

 

Posting Dates:

junio 5, 2026 - junio 14, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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