Lead HMI Programmer – Site Energy Control Systems

Caterpillar Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead HMI Programmer on Caterpillar’s Site Energy Control Systems team within the Electric Power Division, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering advanced HMI solutions for large electric power and paralleling systems. Partnering closely with Controls Software and global engineering teams, you will translate complex system requirements into intuitive, secure, and scalable HMI applications. This role combines hands-on HMI programming with technical leadership to support new product introductions and continuous innovation. You will contribute to delivering high-impact control solutions that help position Caterpillar as an industry leader in power system controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Engineering, Technology, or Computer Science program, with demonstrated engineering or product development experience
Extensive experience and knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Working knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Basic understanding and knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Working knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Working knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and support HMI software for electrical power, control, or automation systems, including design, testing, and deployment
Understanding of HMI and their application within control environments
Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership and communicating technical information clearly across teams and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as EcoStruxure™ Machine SCADA, Factory Talk or similar platforms
Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., VBScript) and working knowledge of Excel, including formulas or string expressions
Experience designing HMIs with a strong focus on cybersecurity best practices, including secure networking and system hardening

Responsibilities

Lead HMI screen and application development to support the release of new products, features, components, and systems
Design, develop, modify, and implement HMI software applications using agile development methods
Acquire and translate customer and stakeholder requirements into effective HMI and system solutions, resolving workflow challenges through automation and optimization
Write, generate, enhance, and maintain source code for new and existing HMI applications
Investigate design and system issues, develop solutions, and continuously refine and improve HMI designs
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define, implement, and meet product and system requirements
Develop, validate, test, maintain, and support HMI components and systems through internal laboratory and field site deployments, utilizing automated testing tools where applicable
Plan and execute projects to deliver solutions on time and within budget
Design and implement secure HMI solutions, including authentication mechanisms, system hardening, patch and version management, and secure data exchange, while maintaining system performance and usability