Location: Michigan, United States of America
Salary: $33/hour – $50/hour with overtime, average salary ranges $90,000K – $115,000K plus Company Vehicle (insurance, towing, personal use included) plus Cell phone
Job Description:
Caterpillar is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Automation Engineer to join our Power Systems team. This is a remote position that offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software-programming for generator control switchgear applications. You will also be involved in identifying retrofit opportunities, scoping projects, and supporting proposal creation.
Responsibilities:
- Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation
- 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
- 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
- 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
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) with a minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience
- Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
- Working knowledge of the following:
- Installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems
- Reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
- 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
- PLC Software Experience: Modicon / Schneider Electric, Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE
- HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required): 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:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Company vehicle (insurance, towing, personal use included)
- Cell phone
- Annual incentive bonus plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401k savings plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
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About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities where we live and work.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA) and all qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
