Power Systems Engineer Lead

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Power Systems Engineer Team Lead

Position Description:

Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software-programming for generator control switchgear applications.  Utilizes instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Collaborates with Aftermarket Engineering team to test, revise and implement future instructions and/or guidelines for job completion.  Provides technical leadership, training, evaluation and escalation for a team of Power Systems Engineers.  Works under general supervision of the Power Systems Engineering Manager and Aftermarket Engineering Manager.

Primary Duties and 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.
• Use of CAD software to complete majority of project drawing updates prior to submission to CAD designers.
• When necessary, provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls.
• Utilize templates, modify PLC programs or create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear.
• Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs.
• Works with Engineering teams to assist with development of custom and/or future template PLC programming.
• Provide Engineering/Technical support to Product Support Sales Group.
• Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner.
• Assists the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally.
• Provides technical support to, and acts as a technical escalation point for, Power Systems and HMI Engineers assigned to his/her team for technical and project-related issues.
• Coaches and develops team members’ technical capabilities.
• Provides input to Aftermarket Engineering Manager for performance reviews of assigned team members.
• Participates in performance reviews of assigned team members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• Position requires travel, typically between 25 - 40%, to support projects or staff.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience leading technical teams.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) with 4 years of experience, or minimum of 6 years equivalent work experience.

About Caterpillar Switchgear Americas

Caterpillar Switchgear Americas, LLC is a Caterpillar (www.cat.com) owned company. Cat Switchgear is an engineering and manufacturing company that designs, programs, builds, sells and services Caterpillar Switchgear and Automatic Transfer Switches (http://www.cat.com/power-generation/switchgear).
Our three main product lines:
Caterpillar Switchgear – Utilizing various manufacturers’ low and medium voltage switchgear, Caterpillar Switchgear provides systems that integrate switchgear with Caterpillar engine-generators.
Caterpillar Automatic Transfer Switches – For simpler emergency power requirements Cat ATSs provide a cost-effective means of powering critical loads during power outages.
Aftermarket Services – From service contracts to complete renovations, CAT Switchgear Aftermarket Services insure that customer sites are safe and operational when needed.
Caterpillar Switchgear Products are designed using state-of-the-art automation products and are operated from color touchscreens. All automation and Human/Machine Interface (HMI) graphics are programmed and tested at our Alpharetta facility.
Caterpillar believes in hiring exceptional talent. We pride ourselves on creating an exciting, innovative workplace. We invite you to embark on your next journey with us at Caterpillar Switchgear Americas, LLC.
Caterpillar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  We participate in E-Verify.

Additional Information

• Both Vehicle and Phone Allowances will be provided
• This position may require up to 75% travel
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .

Posting Dates:

May 10, 2024 - May 24, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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