Remote Electrical Controls Engineer – Power Systems

Caterpillar; Iowa City (IA); A distancia; USD 89.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Phone allowance and company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division seeks a technically skilled engineer to design, implement, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept to commissioning.

Travel 35-50% for field work; remote (U.S.-based) work option available. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and offers a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems and HMIs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Automation and controls

PLC experience

HMI development

Electrical schematics reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Modicon/Schneider

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

GEM

Descripción del empleo

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division seeks a technically skilled engineer to design, implement, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept to commissioning.

Travel 35-50% for field work; remote (U.S.-based) work option available. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and offers a