**Career Area**:Manufacturing & Supply Chain**:**Job Purpose**:Manufacturing is at the heart of our company. For more than 90 years, Caterpillar has been providing innovative customer solutions - from the track-type tractor that gave us our Caterpillar name, to the diesel engine, the elevated sprocket, the hybrid excavator and more.**Job Duties**:This is a staff position which independently or as part of a team, is designed to maintain or improve manufacturing engineering processes, such as process design, work standards, simulations, standard work, manufacturing releasing, NC Programming, Tool DesignIncumbents must maintain awareness of technological advances in processing, material composition, automation of material movement and /or machine capability. This knowledge is used to provide input into project assignments in an assigned area of the shop.Incumbents are used to analyze and investigate shop problems and follow up on recommendations. Manufacturing Technicians work within generally defined procedures and guidelines but have the latitude to analyze and solve common manufacturing process problems.The Manufacturing Technician assists with the more complex issues related to determining capital requirements, developing systems or databases, or equipment and systems integration.Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.**Background/Experience**:This position requires knowledge of various engineering, manufacturing and /or maintenance standards and practices and various Caterpillar systems. The ability to utilize a variety of computer software packages is also necessary. The position typically requires a college or university degree or successful completion of various processing assignments and two to three years experience.Knowledge and experience of CNC programming, Pattern Design and Powershape.BasicEnglish Knowledge**All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.****Final details**Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.