About the position
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. The position involves designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software programming for generator control switchgear applications. The role requires collaboration with the Aftermarket Engineering team to test, revise and implement future instructions and/or guidelines for job completion, while providing technical leadership and training for a team of Power Systems Engineers.
Responsibilities
- Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation via Dealer and Factory teams
- Perform technical risk management for field performance of assigned projects
- Convert legacy PLC projects to new platforms and validate for accuracy
- Execute and support design, test, manufacture and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear controls retrofits for systems that control multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources
- Use of CAD software to complete majority of project drawing updates prior to submission to CAD designers
- Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls
- Utilize templates, modify PLC programs or create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
- Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs
- Work with Engineering teams to assist with development of custom and/or future template PLC programming
- Provide Engineering/Technical support to Product Support Sales Group
- Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner
- Assist the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally
- Provide technical support to, and act as a technical escalation point for, Power Systems and HMI Engineers assigned to his/her team for technical and project-related issues
- Coach and develop team members' technical capabilities
- Provide input to Aftermarket Engineering Manager for performance reviews of assigned team members
- Participate in performance reviews of assigned team members
Requirements
- Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
- Working knowledge of installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
- Experience in installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, PC controls, and distributed processing
- Computer and software troubleshooting skills
- PLC Software Experience with Modicon / Schneider Electric, Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE
- HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required) with Rockwell - RSView / FactoryTalk, Siemens, Vijeo, iFix, Wonderware
- Position requires travel, typically between 25 - 40%, to support projects or staff
- Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Experience leading technical teams
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
