Automation Engineer - Electric Power Systems; Remote

Automation Engineer - Electric Power Systems (Remote)

Apply for the Automation Engineer - Electric Power Systems (Remote) role at Caterpillar Inc.

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Operations

Join the Electric Power Division at Caterpillar as an Automation Engineer and play a key role in shaping the future of generator control switch gear systems! In this dynamic role, you'll design, develop, and implement cutting-edge software solutions that power critical electric systems. You'll work with a mix of established guidelines and innovative thinking to bring projects to life—often independently, but with the support of a collaborative team when needed.

If you're passionate about automation and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!

• Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation via Dealer and Factory teams
• Perform technical risk management for field performance of assigned projects.
• Convert legacy PLC projects to new platforms and validate for accuracy.
• Execute and support design, test, manufacture and commissioning of low and medium voltage switch gear controls retrofits for systems that control multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources.
• Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls.
• Utilize templates or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switch gear.
• Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs.
• Provide Engineering/Technical support to AES (Advanced Electrical Services) Sales Group.
• Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner.
• Assist the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally.
• As needed, assist or train technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract with Caterpillar Switchgear.

• Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
• Working knowledge of the following:
  • Installation, troubleshooting, and design of switch gear, ATS, and generator systems.
  • Reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
  • Installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), PC controls, and distributed processing.
  • Computer and software troubleshooting
• PLC Software Experience
  • Modicon / Schneider Electric
  • Rockwell / Allen Bradley
  • Siemens
  • GE
• HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required)
  • Rockwell – RSView / Factory Talk
  • Siemens
  • Vijeo
  • iFix
  • Wonderware

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• This is a remote position based in the U.S.
• Company vehicle provided, including insurance, towing, and personal use
• Phone allowance included
• Hourly exempt role with paid overtime
• Travel required:
  
  (estimated) 35–50% to support projects and team members
• Relocation assistance is NOT available
• Sponsorship is NOT available

• Caterpillar Switchgear – Utilizing various manufacturers’ low and medium voltage switch gear, Caterpillar Switchgear provides systems that integrate switch gear with Caterpillar engine-generators.
• Caterpillar Automatic Transfer Switches – For simpler emergency power requirements Cat ATSs…