Automation & Controls Engineer – Generator Systems (Remote)

Caterpillar; Rhode Island; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle (insurance, towing, &;

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. offers a remote-based engineering role supporting the Electric Power Division, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems.

You will deliver automation solutions for power systems, collaborating with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning. The role emphasizes PLC/HMI-driven engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and field support, with travel ~35-50% and a salaried exempt status plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities and define project scope with Dealer and Factory teams.
• Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of generator control systems.
• Convert legacy PLC programs to current platforms and validate performance.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications using standard templates.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and operation.

Skills

Customer focus

Service excellence

Technical excellence

Automation and controls experience

Reading schematics & blueprints

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSEE or BSEET preferred

Tools

PLC systems

HMI

DCS/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. offers a remote-based engineering role supporting the Electric Power Division, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems.

You will deliver automation solutions for power systems, collaborating with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning. The role emphasizes PLC/HMI-driven engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and field support, with travel ~35-50% and a salaried exempt status plus