Entry Level - Overhaul Manufacturing Engineer

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.

his is an Overhaul Manufacturing Engineer position for the DeSoto, TX facility.

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 Streams

Minimum qualifications:

- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

- Minimum overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

- Previous internship and/or relevant work experience in an engineering field.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

- High energy level and sense of urgency.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Good business / technical judgment.

- Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.

- Ideal for those building foundational skills in this field, generally within the first 0–2 years of their career

Summary Pay Range:

$70,944.00 - $106,416.00

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:

September 18, 2025 - November 30, 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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