Power Systems Automation Engineer — Generator Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance included

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electrical Power Division seeks a qualified engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, managing retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning.

The role involves design, programming, testing, field support, and collaboration with CAD teams to finalize wiring drawings. Travel 35-50% may be required for site work and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years with no degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities and define project scope 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.
• Provide technical support to sales and product support teams and escalate as needed.
• Train technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and system operation.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

PLC programming

HMI development

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Modicon/Schneider

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

GE

Job description

Caterpillar's Electrical Power Division seeks a qualified engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, managing retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning.

The role involves design, programming, testing, field support, and collaboration with CAD teams to finalize wiring drawings. Travel 35-50% may be required for site work and commissioning.