Career Area:
Engineering
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.
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.
Role Description
Caterpillar’s Earthmoving division is hiring an Instrument Lab Scheduler! In this role you will coordinate instrumentation technicians and machines for the Peoria Proving Ground site and help manage machine priorities for the facility between engineering and operations. You will help increase the team’s skills by providing training and managing documentation. You will also assist with the Proving Ground’s ISO 17025 quality management, working with the instrumentation and engineering teams to ensure compliance. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead instrumentation improvement projects for the facility with the team!
What you will do:
Schedule machines and technicians for the Instrument Application Center at PPG
Represent the instrument team in PPG’s daily priority meeting
Prepare and present ISO 17025 quality reports
Manage instrumentation process documentation
Provide training for technicians and engineers
Lead instrumentation improvement projects
Help load level within the team (instrumentation setup, asset management)
What you will have:
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of instrumentation or measurement technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Effective Communications: 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.
Project Management: 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.
Top candidates will have:
Instrumentation experience
Fundamental knowledge of computers and database usage
Mechanical and electrical aptitude
Advanced interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Time management skills to simultaneously manage a variety of tasks
Additional Info:
Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
Travel: 0% domestic and international travel is expected
Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role
ISE: ISE assignment IS NOT available.
Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship IS NOT available.
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
September 26, 2025 - October 9, 2025
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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