Career Area:

Product Support

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.

We are looking for (m/f/d) Instructor Technical Training located in Kiel. At Caterpillar, we’re committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class products, services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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.

Base Pay

according tariff ranges between 4.633€ - 5.483€ gross per month

Instructor Engine Technology

As Instructor, you are responsible for providing technical training in mechanical and control and monitoring systems for GCM34 Caterpillar Engines, for EPG and Oil and Gas.

What you will do:

• Provide theoretical and practical training for customers and Caterpillar personnel in accordance with the training guidelines of the Caterpillar Training Center in Kiel.
• Plan, develop and install new training equipment.
• Combined Module LCP GVU & Others
• Develop new training material.
• Prepare theoretical and practical exercises for training courses
• Maintenance, repair, and care of the training facilities
• Work closely with the Commissioning Team, our Engineering, Project Management and Customer Service
• Comprehensive customer support in Kiel and on-site

What you have (Key Skills/Experience Required)

• Industrial or mechatronic technician
• Routine in engine works is mandatory
• Knowledge of the medium speed gas engine (Caterpillar/MaK or comparable engines)
• Experience in Power Plant related service tasks and maintenance intervals.
• Experience in troubleshooting engine controls
• Good understanding of the individual Balance of Plant components and their interrelationships.
• Very good German (at least C1) and very good English skills (at least B2)
• Digital competency in Office 365
• Willingness to travel worldwide up to 50%
• High degree of self-organisation
• Enjoy interacting with people
• Teamwork Skills

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills)

• Experience as a field service technician for GCM34
• Worked previously as an instructor for medium speed engines

What You Will Get

• Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks
• Opportunity to shape the future for the Large Power Systems Service organization
• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan
• Bicycle leasing / job ticket / wellbeing allowance

Base Minimum Pay:

€2,211.58

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar. This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

October 23, 2026 - November 7, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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