Manufacturing Technician

Responsibilities

• The Paint manufacturing engineer will perform the following:
• Troubleshoot day-to-day paint process issues; such as: coating defects, finish quality, safety.
• Develop, implement, and monitor process improvements to enhance paint application efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead the design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of paint equipment, tools, and systems (e.g., spray booths, curing ovens, application systems).
• Collaborate with suppliers to source materials, equipment, and technical support for paint processes.
• Analyze paint system performance and recommend improvements in materials, parameters, and application techniques.
• Evaluate and approve new paint, equipment or technologies based on operational requirements and performance standards.
• Support training activities related to paint processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Customer Audit Validation for Paint Process
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective actions for paint-related defects or failures.
• Manage and optimize paint operations including pretreatment, e-coat, final paint application, wastewater treatment systems and reverse osmosis processes.
• Education requirements :
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Pre-Advanced English-speaking level
• Skill description
• Engineering:
• Intermediate working knowledge of manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge with reading and interpreting engineering prints
• Top Candidates Will Also Have :
• Intermediate working knowledge in Paint Processes
• Working knowledge with CQMS certification requirements, NPI, APQP, and PPAP processes (Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams)
• CAV Auditor Certification
• Green Belt Certification
• Additional information
• This position is located in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León.
• The work schedule is Monday through Friday (6:24 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), with the option of shift changes and weekend work.
• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Final details
• Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
• Posting Dates:
• junio 12, 2026 - junio 19, 2026
• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Additional Information

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. Job Description : This position serves as a paint process specialist, responsible for supporting technical aspects of planning, driving cost-reduction initiatives, and acting as a key problem solver to ensure efficient, reliable, and high-quality paint operations.

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