Caterpillar Inc. · 20 hours ago
Facilities Engineer
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $146K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building sustainable communities and making progress through innovation. They are looking for a self-motivated Facilities Engineer to assist with heavy equipment installation, maintenance, and contractor management while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role will involve coordinating maintenance and construction work, supporting contractor interactions, and analyzing systems for operational efficiency.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinating, performing, or assisting in routine maintenance, construction work, or integration of manufacturing equipment, supporting equipment, and infrastructure
Manage Fire suppression systems, testing and compliance
Support contractor interactions assuring that all on-site contractors meet project deadlines and that all work is completed safely following the facility / regulatory requirements
Ensures compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
Monitoring and maintaining parts and tools inventory for infrastructure components and services
Serving as first line of support for building service problems and work requests; often Troubleshooting throughout the facility to determine the cause of failure, the lack of efficiency, and the need for repair or improvement of systems or equipment
Assisting other facility engineers and supporting manufacturing and other related departments
Establishes construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
Analyzes and recommends current and future systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs based upon understanding and communication with customers
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure
Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the construction industry; ability to apply principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for a specific branch of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services
Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention
Working knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance
Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment
Extensive 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
Extensive 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
Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives
Accredited engineering or engineering technology degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
Fire suppression systems, testing and compliance
Demonstrated abilities as an influential or indirect leader
HVAC/Mechanical, power distribution, or electrical utilities/equipment project experiences
Industrial facility and capital project experience; use of MS Projects and/or Primavera is a plus
Ability to use AutoCAD, Creo, Solidworks or other engineering software tools
Building management system experience (Simplex experience is a plus)
Knowledge of permitting and regulatory requirements
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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