Field Service Automation Engineer – Field Based
Abbott
Automation Engineer – Electric Power Systems
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $37 - $55 per hour
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- 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. 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: 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 * These benefits also apply to part-time employees
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Hard skills
Electrical Engineeringswitchgear designtroubleshootingProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)automated control systemspower controlautomationproject managementpreventative maintenance
Soft skills
communicationteam collaborationtechnical supportcustomer servicetrainingproblem-solvingdirection to CAD designersreportingtime managementinterdisciplinary collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)valid driver’s license
