Remote Electrical Controls Engineer - Critical Power Systems

Caterpillar; Bozeman (MT); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric 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 from concept through commissioning, including retrofit and new projects.

Responsibilities include designing and programming PLC and HMI applications, converting legacy PLCs, producing wiring diagrams with CAD, assessing risks, and training technicians and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC-based controls and HMIs.
• Willingness to travel 35-50%.

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.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance, troubleshooting, and system operation as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical schematics

Power systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or BSEET

Tools

AutoCAD

HMI software

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric 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 from concept through commissioning, including retrofit and new projects.

Responsibilities include designing and programming PLC and HMI applications, converting legacy PLCs, producing wiring diagrams with CAD, assessing risks, and training technicians and customers.