Remote Electrical Controls Engineer

Caterpillar

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Phone allowance included
Company vehicle provided
DoD SkillBridge Program eligible

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division is seeking a qualified engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading projects from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with dealers, factories, and field teams to retrofit and deploy new systems, validate performance, and support operations with training and technical documentation. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with automation and controls including PLCs and HMIs.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints; strong technical communication.

Responsibilities

  • Identify retrofit opportunities, define project scope and support proposals.
  • Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of LV/MV generator control systems.
  • Convert legacy PLC programs and validate performance; develop PLC/HMI apps.
  • Collaborate with CAD to produce wiring/assembly drawings; provide field support.
  • Train technicians and customers; submit documentation and reports timely.

Skills

PLC experience
HMI development
Electrical schematics
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Modicon/Schneider PLC
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC
Siemens PLC
GE PLC

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division is seeking a qualified engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading projects from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with dealers, factories, and field teams to retrofit and deploy new systems, validate performance, and support operations with training and technical documentation. Travel up to 50% may be required.

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