Remote Power Controls Engineer – Generator & PLC Systems

Caterpillar; Missouri; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an engineer for the Electric Power Division to deliver automation and controls solutions for generator systems. You will design, program, test, and commission low- to medium-voltage control systems, working with Dealers, Factories, and field teams to ensure reliable performance.

Requirements include a BSEE/BSEET preferred, PLC/HMI experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% in a remote US role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or related experience.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to travel 35–50% and work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities and define project scope with Dealer and Factory teams.
• Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Convert legacy PLC programs to current platforms.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications.
• Partner with CAD designers to produce wiring drawings.
• Perform technical risk assessment and support field performance.
• Submit project documentation, reports, and expenses in a timely manner.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and operation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

HMI development

Power systems knowledge

Travel 35-50%

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE / BSEET preferred

Tools

SCADA

HMI software

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an engineer for the Electric Power Division to deliver automation and controls solutions for generator systems. You will design, program, test, and commission low- to medium-voltage control systems, working with Dealers, Factories, and field teams to ensure reliable performance.

Requirements include a BSEE/BSEET preferred, PLC/HMI experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% in a remote US role.