2027 Entry Level Field Tooling Engineer
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data (maybe minor metadata)
- Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. (some prose)
- Then description paragraphs about company.
- Then "Field Tooling Engineer Supports Solar’s Tool America organization by providing technical support and leadership for assuring the safety, reliability, availability, and cost effectiveness of field tooling, specialty equipment, and support systems used in support of Field Services, Field Repair and our customers. Work closely with Field Repair, Field Operations, Tool Design and other Tool America personnel to provide technical support for tooling design, inspection, certification, maintenance, repair, and deployment using established engineering standards and procedures. Extensive interaction with suppliers, and field personnel worldwide to ensure tooling solutions meet operational, safety, and customer requirements. Responsible for providing engineering guidance, process documentation, and responsive technical support critical to Tool America’s focus on safety, quality, operational excellence, and the timely execution of field service and field repair activities. Activities include: Provide disposition for out-of-spec toolingTechnical liaison for detailed repairs and work performed by suppliersEstablish tooling inspection standards and training for inspection personnelSupport field personnel with the identification of the correct tooling to support specific packages and work scopesManage tooling interchangeability for field tool revisions and alternatesUtilize Lean 6 Sigma principles to generate improvements to meet quality and production requirements"
- Then "Minimum Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related degree at time of employment 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scaleDemonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, resolve complex problems, and make sound technical decisions0-3 years of relevant experience"
- Then "Preferred Requirements: Understanding of basic turbomachineryInternships in manufacturing environment or in an engineering roleProficiency in Excel, macros programming languages and functionsDemonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical/engineering drawings Sense of urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing prioritiesLean 6 Sigma experience - Yellow Belt or Green Belt participation on a 6 Sigma project desirableDemonstrated ability to take initiative to improve quality through identification of root cause and Implementation of corrective actionAbility to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical informationDemonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner"
- Then "Summary Pay Range: $72,360.00 - $108,540.00 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."
- Then "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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement These benefits also apply to part-time employees"
- Then "This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position."
- Then "Posting Dates: September 28, 2026 - October 27, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community."
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, drug screen, posting dates, talent community, etc. Also remove "Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data" maybe minor metadata; we can fold into a short
or drop it. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph for career area maybe.
We need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections have real content.
- About the role: Could be the introductory paragraph about company and role description. The posting includes "Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc." and description of company and role. So we can put that as About the role.
- Responsibilities: The bullet list of activities: Provide disposition for out-of-spec tooling, Technical liaison..., Establish tooling inspection standards..., Support field personnel..., Manage tooling interchangeability..., Utilize Lean 6 Sigma... These are responsibilities. So we can have Responsibilities section with
- .
- Requirements: Minimum Requirements (Bachelor's degree, GPA, ability to read drawings, 0-3 years experience). That's requirements.
- Qualifications: Preferred Requirements could be considered Qualifications. Or we could combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says we can have sections for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We have both minimum and preferred. We could put Minimum Requirements under Requirements, and Preferred Requirements under Qualifications (or Skills). But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps combine them into Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (preferred). Or we could have Requirements (minimum) and Skills (preferred). Let's see.
Preferred requirements include: Understanding of basic turbomachinery, Internships in manufacturing environment or in an engineering role, Proficiency in Excel, macros programming languages and functions, Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written), Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical/engineering drawings, Sense of urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing priorities, Lean 6 Sigma experience - Yellow Belt or Green Belt participation on a 6 Sigma project desirable, Demonstrated ability to take initiative to improve quality through identification of root cause and Implementation of corrective action, Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical information, Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Many of these are skills. So we could put Skills section for those. Qualifications could be maybe education/experience? But we already have education in minimum requirements. Could treat Qualifications as "Preferred Requirements" (like qualifications beyond minimum). But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps we can have Requirements (minimum) and Skills (preferred). Or we could have Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (preferred) and skip Skills if overlapping.
But we need to follow instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine minimum and preferred into one Requirements section? But then we lose distinction. However we can still list both as bullet points under Requirements. That would be substantive.
Alternatively, we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (including minimum and preferred), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. That's 5 sections.
Schedule: The posting says "This position requires working onsite five days a week." That's schedule info. So we can have Schedule section with that sentence.
Pay: There's a pay range: $72,360.00 - $108,540.00. So we can have Pay section.
Benefits: There's a benefits list. So Benefits section.
Now we need to format.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is "Field Tooling Engineer". Not to be used as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce something like:
About the role
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. Field Tooling Engineer Supports Solar’s Tool America organization by providing technical support and leadership for assuring the safety, reliability, availability, and cost effectiveness of field tooling, specialty equipment, and support systems used in support of Field Services, Field Repair and our customers. Work closely with Field Repair, Field Operations, Tool Design and other Tool America personnel to provide technical support for tooling design, inspection, certification, maintenance, repair, and deployment using established engineering standards and procedures. Extensive interaction with suppliers, and field personnel worldwide to ensure tooling solutions meet operational, safety, and customer requirements. Responsible for providing engineering guidance, process documentation, and responsive technical support critical to Tool America’s focus on safety, quality, operational excellence, and the timely execution of field service and field repair activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide disposition for out-of-spec tooling
- Technical liaison for detailed repairs and work performed by suppliers
- Establish tooling inspection standards and training for inspection personnel
- Support field personnel with the identification of the correct tooling to support specific packages and work scopes
- Manage tooling interchangeability for field tool revisions and alternates
- Utilize Lean 6 Sigma principles to generate improvements to meet quality and production requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related degree at time of employment
- 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, resolve complex problems, and make sound technical decisions
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
Qualifications
- Understanding of basic turbomachinery
- Internships in manufacturing environment or in an engineering role
- Proficiency in Excel, macros programming languages and functions
- Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical/engineering drawings
- Sense of urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing priorities
- Lean 6 Sigma experience - Yellow Belt or Green Belt participation on a 6 Sigma project desirable
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative to improve quality through identification of root cause and implementation of corrective action
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical information
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. Content: - Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data (maybe minor metadata) - Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. (some prose) - Then description paragraphs about company. - Then "Field Tooling Engineer Supports Solar’s Tool America organization by providing technical support and leadership for assuring the safety, reliability, availability, and cost effectiveness of field tooling, specialty equipment, and support systems used in support of Field Services, Field Repair and our customers. Work closely with Field Repair, Field Operations, Tool Design and other Tool America personnel to provide technical support for tooling design, inspection, certification, maintenance, repair, and deployment using established engineering standards and procedures. Extensive interaction with suppliers, and field personnel worldwide to ensure tooling solutions meet operational, safety, and customer requirements. Responsible for providing engineering guidance, process documentation, and responsive technical support critical to Tool America’s focus on safety, quality, operational excellence, and the timely execution of field service and field repair activities. Activities include: Provide disposition for out-of-spec toolingTechnical liaison for detailed repairs and work performed by suppliersEstablish tooling inspection standards and training for inspection personnelSupport field personnel with the identification of the correct tooling to support specific packages and work scopesManage tooling interchangeability for field tool revisions and alternatesUtilize Lean 6 Sigma principles to generate improvements to meet quality and production requirements" - Then "Minimum Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related degree at time of employment 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scaleDemonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, resolve complex problems, and make sound technical decisions0-3 years of relevant experience" - Then "Preferred Requirements: Understanding of basic turbomachineryInternships in manufacturing environment or in an engineering roleProficiency in Excel, macros programming languages and functionsDemonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical/engineering drawings Sense of urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing prioritiesLean 6 Sigma experience - Yellow Belt or Green Belt participation on a 6 Sigma project desirableDemonstrated ability to take initiative to improve quality through identification of root cause and Implementation of corrective actionAbility to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical informationDemonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner" - Then "Summary Pay Range: $72,360.00 - $108,540.00 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." - Then "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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement These benefits also apply to part-time employees" - Then "This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position." - Then "Posting Dates: September 28, 2026 - October 27, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community." We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, drug screen, posting dates, talent community, etc. Also remove "Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data" maybe minor metadata; we can fold into a short
or drop it. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph for career area maybe. We need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide which sections have real content. - About the role: Could be the introductory paragraph about company and role description. The posting includes "Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc." and description of company and role. So we can put that as About the role. - Responsibilities: The bullet list of activities: Provide disposition for out-of-spec tooling, Technical liaison..., Establish tooling inspection standards..., Support field personnel..., Manage tooling interchangeability..., Utilize Lean 6 Sigma... These are responsibilities. So we can have Responsibilities section with
- .
- Requirements: Minimum Requirements (Bachelor's degree, GPA, ability to read drawings, 0-3 years experience). That's requirements.
- Qualifications: Preferred Requirements could be considered Qualifications. Or we could combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says we can have sections for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We have both minimum and preferred. We could put Minimum Requirements under Requirements, and Preferred Requirements under Qualifications (or Skills). But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps combine them into Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (preferred). Or we could have Requirements (minimum) and Skills (preferred). Let's see.
Preferred requirements include: Understanding of basic turbomachinery, Internships in manufacturing environment or in an engineering role, Proficiency in Excel, macros programming languages and functions, Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written), Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical/engineering drawings, Sense of urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing priorities, Lean 6 Sigma experience - Yellow Belt or Green Belt participation on a 6 Sigma project desirable, Demonstrated ability to take initiative to improve quality through identification of root cause and Implementation of corrective action, Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical information, Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Many of these are skills. So we could put Skills section for those. Qualifications could be maybe education/experience? But we already have education in minimum requirements. Could treat Qualifications as "Preferred Requirements" (like qualifications beyond minimum). But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps we can have Requirements (minimum) and Skills (preferred). Or we could have Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (preferred) and skip Skills if overlapping.
But we need to follow instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine minimum and preferred into one Requirements section? But then we lose distinction. However we can still list both as bullet points under Requirements. That would be substantive.
Alternatively, we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (including minimum and preferred), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. That's 5 sections.
Schedule: The posting says "This position requires working onsite five days a week." That's schedule info. So we can have Schedule section with that sentence.
Pay: There's a pay range: $72,360.00 - $108,540.00. So we can have Pay section.
Benefits: There's a benefits list. So Benefits section.
Now we need to format.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is "Field Tooling Engineer". Not to be used as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce something like:
About the role
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. Field Tooling Engineer Supports Solar’s Tool America organization by providing technical support and leadership for assuring the safety, reliability, availability, and cost effectiveness of field tooling, specialty equipment, and support systems used in support of Field Services, Field Repair and our customers. Work closely with Field Repair, Field Operations, Tool Design and other Tool America personnel to provide technical support for tooling design, inspection, certification, maintenance, repair, and deployment using established engineering standards and procedures. Extensive interaction with suppliers, and field personnel worldwide to ensure tooling solutions meet operational, safety, and customer requirements. Responsible for providing engineering guidance, process documentation, and responsive technical support critical to Tool America’s focus on safety, quality, operational excellence, and the timely execution of field service and field repair activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide disposition for out-of-spec tooling
- Technical liaison for detailed repairs and work performed by suppliers
- Establish tooling inspection standards and training for inspection personnel
- Support field personnel with the identification of the correct tooling to support specific packages and work scopes
- Manage tooling interchangeability for field tool revisions and alternates
- Utilize Lean 6 Sigma principles to generate improvements to meet quality and production requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related degree at time of employment
- 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, resolve complex problems, and make sound technical decisions
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
Qualifications
- Understanding of basic turbomachinery
- Internships in manufacturing environment or in an engineering role
- Proficiency in Excel, macros programming languages and functions
- Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical/engineering drawings
- Sense of urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing priorities
- Lean 6 Sigma experience - Yellow Belt or Green Belt participation on a 6 Sigma project desirable
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative to improve quality through identification of root cause and implementation of corrective action
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical information
- Demonstrated ability to work independently