Career Area:
Manufacturing

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a general 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.

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.

What You Will Do:
The Paint manufacturing engineer will perform the following:
- Troubleshoot day-to-day paint process issues; such as: coating defects, finish quality, safety.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source materials, equipment, and technical support for paint processes.
- 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.

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
- Intermediate working knowledge in Paint Processes
- Working knowledge with CQMS certification requirements, NPI, APQP, and PPAP processes (Control Plans, PFMEA, Process

📌 Manufacturing Technician (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Santa Catarina