Remote Generator Controls Engineer & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks a skilled engineer to deliver automation and control solutions for generator switchgear systems from concept to commissioning. The role blends independent work with cross-functional collaboration across dealers, factories, and field teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, experience with PLCs, HMIs, and DCS, and willingness to travel up to 50% from the U.S. location.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Knowledge of power systems, including switchgear, ATS, and generator systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineers, contractors, and end users.

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.
• 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

PLC programming

HMI development

Distributed control systems

Power systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

BSEE or BSEET degree preferred

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks a skilled engineer to deliver automation and control solutions for generator switchgear systems from concept to commissioning. The role blends independent work with cross-functional collaboration across dealers, factories, and field teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, experience with PLCs, HMIs, and DCS, and willingness to travel up to 50% from the U.S. location.