Automation Engineer – Electric Power Systems

November 2

🤠 Texas – Remote

Although this job is listed in Texas, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $36 - $55 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🤖 QA Automation Engineer

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Caterpillar Inc.

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Aerospace • Construction • Energy

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in the manufacturing of heavy machinery and equipment, known for its extensive range of products including engines, excavators, dozers, and articulated trucks. With a history spanning over 100 years, Caterpillar has dedicated itself to supporting customers across essential industries such as construction, mining, and energy, contributing to infrastructure and resource development worldwide. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and enhancing productivity through advanced technology and a global dealer network.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1925

🚀 Aerospace

⚡ Energy

💰 $147.5k Grant on 2009-12

📋 Description

• 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, assist or train technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract with Caterpillar Switchgear.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) • Minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience. • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record • 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

🏖️ 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