Remote Electrical Controls Engineer - Critical Power Systems

Caterpillar

Springfield (IL)

Remote

USD 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division designs, develops, and implements generator control switchgear systems, delivering automation and control solutions for complex power systems. Projects range from concept through commissioning, performed independently or with teams.

You will lead and execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage systems, with opportunities to retrofit legacy PLCs and develop PLC/HMI applications, collaborating with CAD for wiring drawings

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree requirement in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
Basic power knowledge and ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
PLC experience with Modicon/Schneider, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or GEM.
Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years with no degree.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet background, drug, and medical requirements.

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.
Provide technical support to AES Sales and Product Support Center teams, including escalation support.
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.