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Engineering

Design Standard Technician

Location Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico
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Contract Type Full time
Job Type Regular
Requisition ID R0000375407

Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Role Definition
Supports mechanical engineers with industrial mechanical equipment operations, prepares drafted drawings and specifications, and records data.

What you will do:
• Using complex instruments, testing equipment, and gauges in their work to test, study, report and provide suggestions for continual product or process improvement.
• Assisting mechanical engineers in the design, development and testing of industrial machinery, consumer products, manufacturing tools and other equipment.
• Assisting in the installation and on-going troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery used to manufacture other products as well as operating that machinery.
• Preparing mechanical models, rough layouts, detailed drawings and specifications; analyzing, calculating, estimating and recording associated data such as costs, tolerances, detailed characteristics and other specifications.

Skills you will have:
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

  • At least 3 years of experience in design.

  • Intermediate English proficiency.

  • Availability to work rotating shifts.

Additional Information:

  • Location: Caterpillar Torreón – Plant 2

  • Please remember to include your resume.

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Posting Dates:

junio 10, 2026 - junio 17, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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