Remote Automation & Controls Engineer, Power Systems

Caterpillar

Mississippi

Remote

USD 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

18 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance
Company vehicle provided (insurance, T
SkillBridge program eligibility

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a results-driven electrical engineering professional to support automation and control solutions for generator systems within the Electric Power Division. You will execute retrofit and new system projects from concept to commissioning, collaborating with dealers, factories, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, legacy PLC modernization, and hardware-in-the-loop validation, with travel and remote work requirements.

Qualifications

  • Customer focus and ability to align solutions to customer needs.
  • Strong service orientation and ability to exceed customer expectations.
  • Technical knowledge to develop and provide solutions to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Identify retrofit opportunities and define project scope.
  • Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC/HMI systems.
  • Convert legacy PLC programs and validate performance.
  • Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications using templates.
  • Collaborate with CAD designers for wiring and drawings.
  • Provide technical support to sales and product teams.
  • Submit project documentation, reports, and expenses on time.
  • Train technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and operation.

Skills

Customer focus
Technical excellence
Service excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Modicon/Schneider
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
Siemens
GE

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a results-driven electrical engineering professional to support automation and control solutions for generator systems within the Electric Power Division. You will execute retrofit and new system projects from concept to commissioning, collaborating with dealers, factories, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, legacy PLC modernization, and hardware-in-the-loop validation, with travel and remote work requirements.

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