Manufacturing Process Technician V

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Wuxi, Jiangsu

This role supports new product introduction, line transfers, and process modification activities in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment installation, debugging, assisting with process and equipment-related issues, setting up and maintaining manufacturing processes, diagnosing and resolving basic issues, identifying process improvement opportunities, supporting error-proofing, and completing process documentation. The role also involves providing basic training to operators and technicians.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support new product introduction (NPI/NSI), line transfers and process modification activities, monitor equipment installation, debugging, and integration, assist in resolving process- and equipment-related issues on site for new process/equipment
  2. Assist MEs to set up, adjust and maintain manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling according to product specifications, and monitor production processes to ensure consistent product quality and process stability
  3. Diagnoses and resolve basic process and equipment-related issues and assists manufacturing engineers in root cause analysis and corrective actions validation.
  4. Work closely with MEs and Production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement by participating in process optimization and efficiency projects, supporting error-proofing development, introducing new automated equipment etc.
  5. Assist MEs to complete process documents establishment and upgrade, including process flow, PFMEA, Control Plan and SWS/SWES documents.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of related experience in a manufacturing or process technician role
  • Familiar with basic knowledge of manufacturing engineering.
  • Intermediate proficiency computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Able to read and understand technical documentation in English.