Automation Engineer – Electric Power Systems

Job 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), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)
  • 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

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
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