Senior Controls Design Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 169,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off
401(k) savings plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer in San Diego, CA, to design turbine and driven equipment control systems and upgrades. You will create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect schedules while interfacing with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires strong PLC5/RSLogix experience, HMI development skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with deep expertise in control systems.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering.
  • Experience with control systems (PLC5, RSLogix, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Design turbine and driven equipment control systems and upgrades.
  • Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect schedules.
  • Support project management and manufacturing through project completion.
  • Participate in HAZOPS, design reviews, factory pre-commissioning, and testing.

Skills

Control systems
PLC5
RSLogix
HMI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC5
RSLogix
HMI

Job description

Senior Controls Design EngineerSkip to main contentThis site uses and sets "cookies" on your computer to help make this website better. You can learn more about these cookies and general information about how to change your cookie settings by clicking here. By continuing to use this site without changing your settings, you are agreeing to the use of our cookies.#Senior Controls Design Engineer page is loaded## Senior Controls Design EngineerApplylocations: San Diego, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0000375443**Career Area:**Engineering**Job Description:****Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.**Job Description:****The Package Refurbishment & Upgrades (PRU) Controls Design Engineer** is responsible for the design of turbine and driven equipment control systems and upgrades to existing fielded equipment, while meeting established expectations for quality and timeliness (driven equipment includes, but is not limited to, gas compressors, pumps, and industrial power generators). He or she will interface with PRU Project Application Engineering, PRU Project Management, PSO (D380) Operations, Mabank Operations, Regional Field Engineers, Field Project Engineers, and other departments to ensure that projects are well defined and meet the scope of supply. He or she will create the electrical schematic, console and package electrical wiring diagrams, interconnect wiring schedule, controller and display (HMI) software.Additionally, the candidate will support Project Management to develop and define custom requirements, as well as supporting the manufacturing and test organizations through successful completion of the project, maintaining a close liaison with Standards Engineering to ensure that design improvements are incorporated into the relevant standard database(s) and will participate in HAZOPS, customer design reviews, technical task risk assessments, Factory Pre-Commissioning (FPC), acceptance tests and support field personnel through equipment commissioning.**Minimum Requirements:*** 7+ years relevant experience, or 5+ years relevant experience with a Master’s degree* Bachelor's Degree in engineering* Experience with control systems (PLC5, RSLogix, etc.)**Preferred:*** Previous experience building electrical loop schematics, composing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code, and modifying Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).* Experience with industrial applications or in the Oil and Gas field is a plus.**Skill Descriptors** **Analytical Thinking:*** Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.**Decision Making and Critical Thinking:*** Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.**Effective Communications:*** Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.**Managing Multiple Priorities:*** Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.**Technical Excellence:*** Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.**Design Engineering:*** Knowledge of designing and engineering products and systems; ability to use principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to develop, analyze, and improve product or system specifications, functionality, and performance.**Product Testing:*** Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.**Product Design and Development:*** Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.### This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$112,704.00 - $169,056.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.**Benefits:**Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.* Medical, dental, and vision benefits\** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)\** 401(k) savings plans\** Health Savings Account (HSA)\** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\** Health Lifestyle Programs\** Employee Assistance Program\** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts\** Career Development\** Incentive bonus\** Disability benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement \* These benefits also apply to part-time employees### ### This position requires working onsite five days a week.### Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.**Posting Dates:**Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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