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Caterpillar Inc. · 4 days ago

Automation Engineer (Power Systems)

Missouri, United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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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.

Qualification

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Switchgear systemsProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)Electrical Engineering degreeComputer troubleshootingModicon / Schneider ElectricRockwell / Allen BradleySiemensGEReading schematicsDesign of automated control systemsTechnical supportTraining techniciansProject management

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), 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.

Position requires travel, typically between 35 - 50%, to support projects or staff.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required): Rockwell – RSView / FactoryTalk, Siemens, Vijeo, iFix, Wonderware.

Benefits

Vehicle Allowance will be provided (Towing, insurance, personal use included)

Phone Allowance will be provided

Medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K

Paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)

Company

Caterpillar Inc.

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For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future.

Founded in 1925

Peoria Heights, Illinois, USA

10,001+ employees