Remote Electrical Engineer - Critical Power

Caterpillar; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Electronics/Controls Engineer for the Electric Power Division to design, implement, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation solutions for power systems on retrofit and new build projects, working both independently and with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI work, experience with automation and control systems, and ability to travel up to 50% while supporting customers and internal teams across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 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 one or more: Modicon/Schneider, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or GEM.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years of equivalent experience without a degree.

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.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Technical communication

Education

BSEE or BSEET preferred

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Electronics/Controls Engineer for the Electric Power Division to design, implement, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation solutions for power systems on retrofit and new build projects, working both independently and with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI work, experience with automation and control systems, and ability to travel up to 50% while supporting customers and internal teams across the U.S.