Senior Controls Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines and generators. You will work with the Custom Solutions Engineering Value Stream to deliver safe, reliable energy solutions.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, with PLC programming and HMI experience a plus. This onsite position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to travel for reviews and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electrical equipment design and PLC control software.
• Direct experience with programming PLCs and Windows-based HMI systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of turbomachinery electrical loop schematics, P&IDs and control systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems.
• Develop ladder logic and PLC software; create electrical schematic drawings for PLCs and HMIs.
• Coordinate with various organizations within Solar Turbines and interface with external customers; support field personnel during commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

Electrical hardware design

Control software

Ladder logic

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

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 Summary: Custom Solutions is looking for a motivated, creative, high performing Sr Controls Engineer to join the Custom Solutions Engineering Value Stream team. The Engineering Value Stream is a dynamic project execution environment where you, and your Mentor, will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines with the goal of supporting our Customers and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate for this position would be an Engineer with experience in electrical hardware design and software programming/testing to control electro-mechanical systems.

Job Accountabilities: Job duties include the design of electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems. Primary deliverables include electrical schematic drawings and control software (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Initial accountabilities may include software test whereby candidate would be exposed to how the system operates via simulation software. This position requires coordinating with various organizations within Solar Turbines, including direct interface with external customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are imperative. The successful candidate will collaborate with an Engineering Value Stream of up to 10 other engineering disciplines. Having the ability to work well with a team, paying attention to detail with a focus on quality, and the drive to deliver on time is critical to this position. A sense of urgency and organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities. Additional duties include supporting field personnel during commissioning and the resolution of safety critical risk assessments. This position provides opportunities to travel to support Customer Design Review meetings, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) meetings, and support installed equipment in the Field.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Top Candidates Have:

• The successful candidate will have educational and/or experience-based exposure to electrical equipment design and control software for PLC applications.
• Direct experience with programming PLCs and Windows-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Turbomachinery Electrical Loop Schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Control Systems is highly desired.

Summary Pay Range: $112,704.00 - $169,056.00 Compensation 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.

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.

Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.