Controls Engineer 2
Caterpillar

Career Area:
Manufacturing
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.

WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

The Industrial Power Systems Division is currently looking for a Controls Engineer in Seguin, Texas. As a Controls Engineer, you are responsible for performing various assignments designed to improve the facility, assist in supporting the manufacturing operation and resolve operational problems associated with equipment and facilities. This role is geared to systems integration, control, and programming of manufacturing equipment and the support services needed to maintain equipment and/or building operations.

What you will do:

• Lead the Control Systems Operation Reactive Call support by troubleshooting and reducing/preventing production down time efforts
  
• Control Systems Development/Upgrade Projects. Includes Sensors/Modules wiring diagrams, I/O devices and embedded controllers, PLC/HMI/Fanuc Robot/Camera Programming and Validation Testing
  
• Siemens PLC TIA Portal Programming, Step 7 Programming, and troubleshooting
  
• Experience setting up and maintaining common industrial networks such as (Ethernet IP, Profinet or Profibus)
  
• Tridium Development and Integration
  
• Tridium Server/ Kepware Maintenance, Updates and Validation Tests
  
• Coordinate with other interfacing disciplines for Control Systems design requirements, specifications, verification tests
  
• Collaborate on the creation, development, and presentation of technical briefings
  
• Analyzes and recommends current and future systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs
  
• Troubleshoots throughout the facility to determine the cause of failure, the lack of efficiency and the need for repair or improvement of systems or equipment. Resolves problems in design and recommends solutions to prevent recurrence of problem
  
• Prepares documentation to support maintenance frequency and recurring problems
  
• Investigates problems occurring in the plant that are maintenance related and recommends solutions to alleviate the problem
  
• Manages outside contractors performing maintenance, repairs or changes to the facility or utility system
  

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience
  
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
  
• Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
  
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
  
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
  

What we can offer you:

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 day-one benefits, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program
  
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs
  
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
  
• Strong community involvement
  

At Caterpillar, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and viewpoints of our global employees. Our vision is to continually develop the Best Team to build innovative solutions for our global customers, deliver superior results for our stockholders and positively impact the people and communities we serve.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to 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 #LI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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:
April 30, 2024 - May 20, 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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