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Education & Experience
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical preferred), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Alternative: A 2-year degree with 4+ years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience Level: 0-2 years of experience; relevant internships will be counted.
• Disqualifier: Candidates with a Master's degree or higher are explicitly not being considered for this entry-level role.
Technical Skills (Required)
Direct experience with any of the following HMI/SCADA software is required:
• Factory Talk
• RSView
• Vijeo
• Crimson
• Kepware
• EcoStruxure Machine Scada Expert
Technical Skills (Desired)
• VBA Scripting
• JavaScript / HTML / C++
• SQL / Python
• FBD (Function Block Programming)
Soft Skills (Required)
• Problem-Solving: Uses a structured approach to analyze and resolve technical problems.
• Proactive Learning: Seeks opportunities for continual learning and technical growth.
• Adaptability & Time Management: Handles changing priorities and can manage 3-4 concurrent tasks effectively.
• Responsiveness: Balances day-to-day operational needs with longer-term project work.
Job Responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of HMI systems. Your typical tasks will include:
• Design & Development: Designing, writing, converting, and implementing software for generator control switchgear HMI applications.
• Hardware Configuration: Configuring, programming, and testing HMI hardware.
• Collaboration & Validation: Working with Power System Engineers to test and validate HMI programming.
• Support: Troubleshooting and providing remote support for HMI issues in the field and during installation.
• Project Execution: Assisting in following an electrical design schedule to meet overall project deadlines.
Team & Work Environment
• Team Structure: You will report to an HMI Manager and join a team of 4 other engineers (2 Senior, 2 Engineers).
• Daily Interaction: You will work closely with the HMI team and collaborate extensively with the Power System Engineering team for testing and validation.
• Work Setting: The role involves a mix of office work, lab testing, and time on the manufacturing floor.
Why This Role? (Candidate Value Proposition)
• Critical Work: This is a key role in a growing team that meets the demands of the automated switchgear industry.
• Learning & Challenge: The custom nature of each project provides consistent challenges and opportunities for professional growth.
• Build a Career at Caterpillar: The company emphasizes building a meaningful career with global impact, collaboration, and continuous development.
Interview Process
• Rounds: 1 interview.
• Format: Virtual/Phone panel interview including the hiring manager.
