Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineering Technician 3

2nd shift, Large Engine Test Cells

Updated on 8/12/2026

Deadline 8/20/26
Caterpillar

Caterpillar

10,001+ employees

Produces heavy construction and mining equipment

Compensation Overview

$28.60 - $37.20/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Corinth, MS, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance is not offered; relocation costs are the selected applicant's responsibility.

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
PTC Creo
AutoCAD
Assembly

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Requirements
  • Five or more years of experience in a Caterpillar Remanufacturing facility, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related field.
  • Experience reading and understanding blueprints.
  • Experience reading and understanding precision gauges and/or torque devices.
  • Experience with information-technology tasks, including network connectivity, hardware, and software installation.
  • Experience with process-flow diagrams, control plans, and PFMEAs.
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving problems, recognizing when support is needed, and creating teams to accomplish tasks when necessary.
  • The ability to safely lift, push, or pull components or parts as required.
  • The ability to stand or sit at workstations for extended periods.
  • The ability to safely perform repetitive motions.
  • The ability to repeatedly lift parts weighing up to 35 pounds.
  • Appropriate visual and hearing abilities for safe execution of job duties.
  • Successful completion of background, drug and alcohol, and post-offer medical screenings.
  • Foreign national applicants requiring or potentially requiring employer-specific sponsorship are not eligible.
Responsibilities
  • Support production Value Stream goals in PQVC by assisting Manufacturing Engineers with project implementation and daily Operations support.
  • Assist Engineers in developing print packages for requests for quotation, tooling and fixturing, CI cards, Standard Work, ETQ documentation, plant layouts, and related tasks.
  • Support the Large Engine Test Cells at the Large Engine Facility.
  • Troubleshoot engine tests.
  • Run and diagnose test cells.
  • Support new product introduction and implementation of updated processes.
  • Support installation and run-off of new equipment.
  • Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems and other issues related to new product introduction.
  • Conduct trials and run-off of new tools and provide associated training to group leaders and operators.
  • Investigate and implement Value Stream continuous-improvement cards.
  • Manage suppliers for fabrication of lifting devices, tooling, and fixturing.
  • Create and update standard work, safe operating procedures, control plans, and SFMEA documentation.
  • Evaluate and update standard work, process-flow, control-plan, and FMEA documents.
  • Interface with Operations, cross-functional groups, and engineering team members.
  • Determine and perform root-cause corrective analyses and actions.
  • Design assembly tooling and fixtures.
  • Assist with torque-tooling implementation.
  • Improve manufacturing execution system work instructions and manufacturing bills of material.
  • Create tooling drawings and plant layouts in AutoCAD.
  • Purchase tooling and supplies through Caterpillar's purchase-order system.
  • Attend and actively participate in safety and team meetings.
  • Attend and actively participate in Lean events and workshops.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing or engineering-related field.
  • Current enrollment in, or desire to pursue, additional education in a manufacturing-related field.
  • Two or more years of experience working with bills of materials and engine assembly or diesel mechanics.
  • A strong diesel-engine background and understanding of how to build diesel engines from 7L up to C175-20.
  • Diesel, natural-gas, or DGB engine-test experience.
  • Experience with computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD or Creo.
  • Tooling and fixturing design experience.

Caterpillar designs and manufactures heavy machinery and engines for construction, mining, energy, and rail projects. It sells heavy equipment, engines, parts, and services worldwide, and also provides financing options and aftermarket maintenance and repair. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, integrated sales-partssupport-financing ecosystem, and a large maintenance network that keeps customers’ fleets running. Its goal is to help customers complete large-scale projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably, while supporting communities and environmental responsibility through initiatives like the Caterpillar Foundation.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1925

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales hit $20.5 billion, the first quarter above $20 billion.
  • Backlog reached $72.1 billion in August 2026, extending deliveries into 2030.
  • Power generation sales jumped 72% on data-center demand; Creed says orders keep coming.

What critics are saying

  • Power & Energy lead times reach 2028-2030, trapping growth behind capacity limits.
  • Doosan Bobcat litigation escalated in March and May 2026, threatening injunctions and damages.
  • Data-center customers now drive backlog; a 2028 capex reset would crater Power & Energy.

What makes Caterpillar unique

  • 190-country dealer network preserves uptime, parts, and service revenue across cycles.
  • RPMGlobal and Skycatch acquisitions deepen mining software and autonomy integration.
  • Installed-base aftermarket monetizes thousands of machines long after first sale.

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Benefits

Annual incentive bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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