Automation Engineer – Electric Power Systems

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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 Apply tot his job

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