Remote Automation & Controls Engineer – Power Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks a qualified engineer to design, implement, and support automation and control solutions for generator paralleled systems. The role involves PLC/HMI development, retrofits, and cross-functional collaboration with CAD teams across varied projects.

The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering, automation experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% while working remotely from the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Remote (U.S.-based) with a travel requirement of 35-50%.
• Salaried exempt position with overtime eligibility.
• Phone allowance and company vehicle provided.

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.
• 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

Electrical schematics

Power systems

Travel readiness

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks a qualified engineer to design, implement, and support automation and control solutions for generator paralleled systems. The role involves PLC/HMI development, retrofits, and cross-functional collaboration with CAD teams across varied projects.

The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering, automation experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% while working remotely from the United States.