Lead HMI Programmer – Site Energy Control Systems

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Job Summary

As a Lead HMI Programmer on Caterpillar’s Site Energy Control Systems team within the Electric Power Division, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering advanced HMI solutions for large electric power and paralleling systems. Partnering closely with Controls Software and global engineering teams, you will translate complex system requirements into intuitive, secure, and scalable HMI applications. This role combines hands-on HMI programming with technical leadership to support new product introductions and continuous innovation. You will contribute to delivering high-impact control solutions that help position Caterpillar as an industry leader in power system controls.

What You Will Do

• Lead HMI screen and application development to support the release of new products, features, components, and systems
• Design, develop, modify, and implement HMI software applications using agile development methods
• Acquire and translate customer and stakeholder requirements into effective HMI and system solutions, resolving workflow challenges through automation and optimization
• Write, generate, enhance, and maintain source code for new and existing HMI applications
• Investigate design and system issues, develop solutions, and continuously refine and improve HMI designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define, implement, and meet product and system requirements
• Develop, validate, test, maintain, and support HMI components and systems through internal laboratory and field site deployments, utilizing automated testing tools where applicable
• Plan and execute projects to deliver solutions on time and within budget
• Design and implement secure HMI solutions, including authentication mechanisms, system hardening, patch and version management, and secure data exchange, while maintaining system performance and usability

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Engineering, Technology, or Computer Science program, with demonstrated engineering or product development experience

What You Will Have

• Software Development: Extensive experience and knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

• Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.

• Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software.
• Has participated in development of multiple or large software products.
• Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.
• Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements.

• Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.

• Software Integration Engineering: Working knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.

• Has experience with designing data exchange interfaces to and from software product.

• Describes tools and techniques for extraction, transformation and loading of electronic data.
• Cites examples of common linkage requirements for software products and vendors.
• Works with integrating software into the customer or partner framework and infrastructure.

• Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges.

• Software Product Design/Architecture: Basic understanding and knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.

• Identifies basic design methods and design tools.

• Identifies major components of functional and technical design.
• Cites examples of good and bad designs.

• Describes tasks, activities, deliverables and key concerns of technical design.

• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

• Maintains and utilizes data related to install base configurations and environments.

• Solicits customer feedback; reports and monitors bugs and implementation issues.
• Participates in defining and conducting technical acceptance tests.
• Participates in creating technical requirements for software development and deployment.

• Explains basic environment and product configuration options.

• Software Product Testing: Working knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.

• Participates in test readiness reviews, functional, volume, and load testing.

• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Tests software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications.
• Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g. errors, non-conformance, etc.)
• Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and support HMI software for electrical power, control, or automation systems, including design, testing, and deployment
• Understanding of HMI and their application within control environments
• Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership and communicating technical information clearly across teams and stakeholders

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as EcoStruxure™ Machine SCADA, Factory Talk or similar platforms
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., VBScript) and working knowledge of Excel, including formulas or string expressions
• Experience designing HMIs with a strong focus on cybersecurity best practices, including secure networking and system hardening

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel up to 5% is possible.
• Relocation is NOT available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.

At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Posting Dates:

April 27, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditi

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