Automation & Controls Engineer, Critical Power Systems
Caterpillar
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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $146,187–$194,854 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $112k versus about $171k for comparable roles.
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Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing
Caterpillar currently has 131 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.
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The Electrical Controls Engineer - Critical Power Systems joins the Electric Power Division to support the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. This role involves delivering automation and control solutions for complex power systems, executing retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning. Key responsibilities include identifying retrofit opportunities, defining project scopes, and performing technical risk assessments. The engineer will execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage generator paralleling control systems. Required skills include experience with PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems using platforms like Modicon/Schneider, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or GE. Candidates must be able to read electrical schematics and blueprints while converting legacy PLC programs to current platforms and developing HMI applications using standard templates.
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