Operations Automation Specialist

Posted:
1/14/2026, 10:23:27 PM

Location(s):
Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico ⋅ Coahuila, Mexico

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Description: Supports multiple IPV Processes for prime product machines, automated systems and leads projects for the operations management team.

What you will do:

Programming, debugging and troubleshooting IPV Process/machines  and automated systems; supporting or leading efforts to deploy automated systems.

Partnering with support teams on application / software-machinery troubleshooting. Operational owner of ticket resolution and communication to stakeholders.

Trains end users and operations support teams on the IPV system. Owns local IPV operation & application support. Supports execution of standards.

What you will have:

Industrial Automation/Automatic Control: Knowledge of various industrial automatic control systems, processes and methodologies in a manufacturing environment; ability to design, implement and maintain automatic production systems/processes to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as minimize human intervention.

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.

Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

PLCs/Computer Controlled Machinery: Knowledge of PLC technologies and computer controlled machinery; ability to implement and operate PLCs and computer controlled machinery in an automated manufacturing environment.

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.

Basic Requirements:

Mechatronic or Electronic Engineering Degree

IPV Processes for Prime product machinery Experience (Hot test, Fluid Fills, PLCs, Flashing, Test and Adjust, Sound Testing)

Troubleshooting machinery

Availability to travel (50% locally and Internationally)

Availability to work rotating shifts

Top candidates will also have:

1+ year in related areas

Language: Intermediate English

Master's degree is a plus

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Posting Dates:

enero 15, 2026 - enero 25, 2026

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

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Caterpillar

Website: https://caterpillar.com/

Headquarter Location: Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1925

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Construction ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mechanical Engineering