Process Engineer – Controls in the Machining Operations Team

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Job Title: Process Engineer – Controls in the Machining Operations Team

Salary: £19.70 to £22.76 per hour, Dependant on skills & experience

Location: Peterborough

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 6% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) has worldwide responsibility for the design and manufacturing of 0.5L-18L engines as well as worldwide responsibility for sales, support and marketing of industrial engines 0.5-64L and Caterpillar Defense. IPSD products are sustainably manufactured, marketed, sold and supported under the Cat and Perkins brands including diesel, gas, alternative fuels, hybrids and electric solutions. IPSD’s portfolio also includes the Energy & Transportation Procurement organization, which is responsible for sourcing strategies throughout the lifecycle of our products and services. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Process Engineer - Controls - to fulfil a role within our Machining Operations team.

If you would like to be part of a wide-ranging team working alongside the multiskilled Maintenance & Controls Team and Project Engineers,

 providing local facility support to multiple Machining processes, and supporting our production customers, then this is your opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled individuals to progress & develop their career.

What You Will Do:

* Able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge & ability in Control Systems

* Able to provide technical expertise in Control Systems & Automation to the Operations Maintenance & Controls team for multiple Machining facility processes

* Enable Manufacturing / Project Engineers to deliver production processes supported by appropriate control systems.

* Able to trouble shoot process issues on PLC Systems / Interfaced systems & networks (e.g. Asi, Profibus, Profinet), using a logical & systematic approach
• Implement controls projects in house & capture cost savings vs external sourcing

* Implement Equipment upgrades and Obsolescence removal

• Coach & Develop Maintenance & Man Eng colleagues in specific areas of expertise as required
You will be evaluated in line with the below competencies - Building Trust, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Effective Communication, Enterprise Point of View, Focus on Quality, Inclusive Environment, Personal Accountability, Personal Development, Working Safely, Working Together.

What You Have:

• NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice background or equivalent qualification

• Extensive Maintenance experience across multiple Control Systems & Processes

• Experience in PLC related & NC machines

• Preferred Siemens Simatic Manager / TIA

• Ability to read Engineering Drawings, Schematics, Electrical Drawings & PLC / Ladder Diagrams

• PLC programming skills in current control systems

• Background in a Manufacturing environment

Top Candidates may have:

• Experience of Fanuc Robots an advantage

• Experience of Fanuc Controlled Machine Tools an advantage

• CAD Skills to modify & create controls drawings

• Persistent & skilled in training & developing individuals with varying levels of ability

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

 

Posting Dates:

June 8, 2026 - June 21, 2026

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

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