Electrical Engineer - Critical Power & Automation (Remote)

Caterpillar; Missouri; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance included

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to design, implement, and support generator control switchgear projects within the Electric Power Division. You will deliver automation and control solutions from concept through commissioning, working independently and with teams across Dealers, Factories, and customers.

You will retrofit, program, test, and validate PLC/HMI solutions, convert legacy programs, and develop wiring diagrams, while collaborating with CAD teams and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years of equivalent experience without a degree
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet background, drug, and medical requirements

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities, define project scope, and support proposal development with Dealer and Factory teams
• Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage generator paralleling control systems
• Convert legacy PLC programs to current platforms and validate performance
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications using standard templates
• Partner with CAD designers to produce wiring and assembly drawings
• Perform technical risk assessment and support field performance of assigned projects
• Provide technical support to AES Sales and Product Support Center teams, including escalation support
• Submit project documentation, reports, and expenses in a timely manner
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance, troubleshooting, and system operation as needed

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Power systems

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to design, implement, and support generator control switchgear projects within the Electric Power Division. You will deliver automation and control solutions from concept through commissioning, working independently and with teams across Dealers, Factories, and customers.

You will retrofit, program, test, and validate PLC/HMI solutions, convert legacy programs, and develop wiring diagrams, while collaborating with CAD teams and field