Caterpillar, Inc

Manufacturing Engineer - Welding

Caterpillar, Inc$89K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically in welding processes.
  • Strong knowledge of automated and manual welding techniques and standards.
  • Experience with robotics and advanced automation in manufacturing systems.
  • Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies like Six Sigma and FMEA.
  • Proficient in data analysis for process optimization through engineering principles.

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in equipment and processes.
  • Lead manufacturing automation projects and develop weld libraries.
  • Monitor and enhance equipment and process reliability.
  • Provide engineering support for product development and operational processes.
  • Integrate advanced automation technologies in manufacturing operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to part-time employees.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan participation.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) provided.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offered.
  • Career Development programs available.
  • Disability benefits and life insurance provided.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer - Welding

Location: Denison, TX

Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance is available

Travel: Up to 10%

Sponsorship: Not available

Job Summary:

We are seeking a 3rd shift Manufacturing Engineer - Welding to drive fabrication process development, manufacturing automation, and direct factory support within a production environment. This role focuses on building robust, repeatable welding processes while advancing automation solutions, including robotic welding, cobots, part positioning systems and locating fixtures to improve safety, quality, and throughput.

You will support the deployment of automation technologies, ensuring safe integration and consistent process performance. In parallel, you will enable future product readiness by developing robust processes, standardized work, and defect prevention improvements through data-driven problem solving.

Success in this role requires a hands-on approach to supporting operations and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost, while building robust and scalable manufacturing advancements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drives continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to equipment, processes, and production systems.
  • Lead and support manufacturing automation initiatives, including expansion of automated weld programs, weld libraries, and manufacturing execution systems
  • Monitors equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problems.
  • Provides engineering support on planning, product development, operational success, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.
  • Lead and support the integration of advanced automation technologies, including robotics, cobots, IoT-enabled equipment, and smart factory systems.
  • Drive adoption of smart manufacturing technologies, ensuring alignment with safety, environmental, and quality standards.


Top Candidates will Have:
  • Experience in manufacturing process development and problem-solving methodologies (six Sigma, Root cause analysis, FMEA, BIQ, Quality Management)
  • Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes, weld standards, and structural assembly practices
  • Knowledge of robotics, including hands-on experience with robotic programming and integration in welding or manufacturing automation systems


What Skills You Will Have:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor an entire manufacturing process.
  • Collaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.


Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement


* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
June 23, 2026 - July 6, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Join the robust team at Caterpillar, Inc., a global leader in construction and mining equipment, where innovation drives everything we do. As part of our team, you'll engage in work that improves the world and furthers your career with every project you touch.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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