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. Power Systems Engineer - Electric Power (Remote) Position Description: Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software-programming for generator control switchgear applications. Relies on various instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work is often completed independently but may be completed under supervision or verified at completion.
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
- Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls
- Utilize templates or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
- Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs
- Provide Engineering/Technical support to AES (Advanced Electrical Services) 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
- As needed, assists or trains technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract with Caterpillar Switchgear
Requirements
- Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
- Working knowledge of the 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 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's), 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 35 - 50%, to support projects or staff
- Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
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
