Operations Automation Manager

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Job Description:

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Operations Automation Manager

Location: East Peoria, IL (LL,SS)
Job Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Domestic relocation available
Travel Requirement: Up to 10%
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

As an Operations Automation Manager in East Peoria, IL, you will help design, develop, implement, and troubleshoot robotic industrial operations systems that improve performance, reliability, and scalability across manufacturing operations. You’ll translate end-user requirements into practical automation solutions and share expertise across the organization to accelerate automation adoption and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Debug and troubleshoot robotic systems, automating key aspects of robotics processes to ensure effective and reliable operation.
• Fix, enhance, and optimize automation application features and systems to support business requirements and operational goals.
• Gather, analyze, and document end-user requirements to define intended system functionality and performance expectations.
• Transfer knowledge and expertise of industrial automation solutions across the organization through coaching, documentation, and collaboration.
• Apply structured problem-solving and process management approaches to reduce downtime, remove bottlenecks, and improve throughput.
• Coordinate with external partners and suppliers to support delivery quality, timelines, and ongoing solution performance (vendor interaction as applicable).

Required Skill

• Industrial Automation / Automatic Control: Working knowledge supporting design/implementation/maintenance of automated production systems and control processes.
• Problem Solving: Ability to organize problem-resolution efforts, evaluate alternatives, and deliver successful solutions for critical issues.
• Planning & Organizing: Ability to prioritize conflicting work, track execution, and manage changes to deliver outcomes.
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Working knowledge collecting and synthesizing data from stakeholders/sources to reach objective conclusions.
• Process Management: Working knowledge using process flows/workflow diagrams and identifying bottlenecks and decision impacts.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: High-precision execution with effective cross-checking and quality assurance discipline.

Preferred Skills

• Previous project management experience preferred
• Experience working in manufacturing preferred
• Engineering degree preferred
• Vendor/supplier coordination experience supporting automation implementations, issue resolution, or lifecycle sustainment.
• Background partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, engineering, IT/support teams) to translate requirements into solutions.
• Experience documenting standards, creating training materials, and enabling adoption through knowledge transfer.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

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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