Digital Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar in Piracicaba

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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. IT IS YOUR TIME! Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 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. If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation. Important: - Don’t forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday. - Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam, 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 update s to your status. Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer will be part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team, with strong focus on Manufacturing Systems and Digital Transformation. This role is responsible for investigating, defining, and driving solutions that simplify processes and increase efficiency across manufacturing systems. You wll own the Manufacturing Systems Roadmap, working closely with support areas, IT, corporate teams, and key suppliers to ensure alignment with business strategy and global standards. The position plays a critical role in innovation, Industry 4.0 initiatives, automation projects, and the integration of new digital solutions across manufacturing operations. This is a highly cross-functional role, ideal for someone who can connect business needs, technology, and manufacturing processes, influencing decisions and enabling transformation. What you will do: Support Manufacturing Systems roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and corporate IT guidelines. Investigate, evaluate, and propose new manufacturing systems and digital solutions focused on simplification, efficiency, and scalability Actively support digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including data-driven manufacturing, IoT, and smart factory concepts Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, logistics, automation, IT, tech center, and CoE teams to ensure seamless system integration Support innovation projects across multiple areas, especially regarding new systems, platforms, and integrations. Work closely with automation projects led by other engineering teams, ensuring systems readiness and interoperability Translate business and manufacturing challenges into practical, technology-driven solutions Engage with key suppliers and technology partners to explore emer