Job Description

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.

This is a DeSoto, TX Overhaul Manufacturing Engineer position.

This position will maintain overall product responsibility for detailed parts and subassemblies. These responsibilities specifically include but are not limited to the following:

• Troubleshoots day-to-day process problems, initiates solutions, and follows-up to evaluate effectiveness
• Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc.
• Detailed part/sub-assembly integrity
• Provide technical leadership for Engineering Technicians
• Detail Part/sub-assembly Configuration setup and maintenance
• Enterprise Change Request (ECR) implementation
• Shop Floor Information System (SFIS) traveler setup and maintenance
• SFIS Operational Instruction Sheet (OIS) final approval
• Detailed part and Sub-assembly build process
• SFIS RED dimension buy-off for detailed part/Sub-assembly
• Technical support for test reject investigations
• Technical support for Project Management
• Technical support for Customer Property repairs
• Technical support other facilities
• Technical support for Overhaul Inspection Standards (OHIS)
• Technical support for non-conforming material (dispositioning)
• Support for Operation's Value Stream

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of Engineering experience or 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Must have worked in a manufacturing environment
• Good language and communication skills

Summary Pay Range:

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 27, 2026 - March 12, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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