Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Controls Engineer - Electric Power
Griffin, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities. The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for data center customer backup power communication interfacing and Building Management System (BMS) remote monitoring integration, along with conducting research and overseeing product development.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes
Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports
Qualification
Required
Minimum bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science preferred
Knowledge of control systems communication and application
Experience with RS-485, J1939, and ethernet communication networks
MODBUS, CAN, and TCP/IP communication protocol application experience
Extensive knowledge of test procedures and test equipment
Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions
Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues
Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues
Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts
Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience
Communicates well downward, upward, and outward
Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement
Maintains focus on the topic at hand
Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities
Shifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities
Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments
Responds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work
Demonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities
Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production
Develops organizational standards and processes in order to maximize complex product services' efficiency and effectiveness
Supervises the management of multiple and diverse types of products or services
Develops proof-of-concept exercises to prove or disprove validity of proposed products
Advises on the appropriate solutions to complex product design and development problems
Designs working prototypes of a variety of proposed products or services
Preferred
Diesel genset applications experience preferred
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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