Caterpillar Inc. · 23 hours ago
Sr. Application Engineer - Switchgear
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking a Senior Application Engineer focused on low and medium voltage switchgear layout and controls for Caterpillar generators. The role involves reviewing specifications, creating designs, supporting sales teams, and ensuring successful implementation of projects.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review specifications, proposals, estimates, and other contract documents to develop submittal packages consisting of drawings and BOMs
Create preliminary designs for switchgear and generator control systems
Finalize power envelope designs for medium and low voltage systems
Design protective relaying schemes for switchgear
Support inside and outside sales team members with technical solutions and guidance
Support production engineers for successful transition from submittals to production
Work with consultants and customers to gain production approval on submittal packages
Interpret customer specifications and drawings and have in-depth dealer/consultant interaction
Present clear detailed designs for production engineers to execute
Research new part requirements, read manuals and contact vendors to ensure successful implementation
Qualification
Required
Experience in the design of low and medium voltage switchgear
Detailed understanding of protective relays, their functions, and proper applications
Basic understanding of PLC / SCADA communications networks and protocols
Detailed understanding of NEC, UL, ANSI and other standards
Basic understanding of generator controls and limitations
Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
Extensive experience and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
Extensive experience and 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
Working knowledge and 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
Extensive experience and working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Extensive experience and knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts
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
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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