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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.

About E+ES

Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

What you will do:

Join the team at Caterpillar’s newly established motor prototyping facility in Noblesville, Indiana—a key initiative supporting our electrification strategy. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a hands-on role in building, assembling, and testing advanced motor technologies that will shape the future of our products.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a startup environment within a global leader, contributing directly to innovation and product development from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Assemble and test electric motor prototypes according to engineering specifications.

+ Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment and tools.

+ Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure product integrity.

+ Collaborate with engineering and development teams to refine processes and designs.

+ Document procedures, test results, and improvement opportunities.

+ Support continuous improvement, safety, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications:

+ Technical diploma or associate degree in manufacturing, electronics, or related field preferred.

+ Hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, testing, or prototyping.

+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

+ Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you will have:

**Operations:** Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies the primary operational functions of the organization.

• Explains operational functions and key functional roles of own dept or unit.

• Describes the interdependence of support functions and line operating functions.

• Clarifies the role of each department and its relevance to the enterprise strategy.

**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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

**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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes where and how to obtain additional engineering information and expertise.

• Explains engineering concepts and features in a manufacturing environment.

• Identifies major initiatives, key issues and benefits of engineering in manufacturing.

**Manufacturing Equipment:** Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains where and how to obtain more equipment-specific information.

• Lists basic aspects of routine and preventive maintenance.

• Identifies uses and features of diverse types of manufacturing equipment.

**Manufacturing Processes** : Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.

• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.

• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.

• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

**Manufacturing Safety** : Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking logs on safety equipment.

• Inspects manufacturing working environment to find safety violations within a specific area.

• Determines appropriate action to take when unsafe conditions are encountered.

Additional Information

• This role will be based in Noblesville, IN.

• This role does not offer relocation.

• This role does not offer sponsorship.

Summary Pay Range:

$71,040.00 - $106,440.00

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:

October 3, 2025 - October 16, 2025

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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