Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Senior Design Engineer in Singapore, Singapore
Career Area:
Engineering
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.
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.
Caterpillar currently has an opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer in Singapore. The position is responsible for providing detailed design engineering of generator control systems, PLC or similar controls software programming, and technical support & commissioning of field startups of both standard and non-standard switchgear systems, Generator controls systems, warranty efforts, remedial repairs, and preventative maintenance.
What You Will Do:
Work closely with project management team to define technical solutions to projects.
Build, assemble and provide submittal documentation as needed for customer specific projects.
Work closely with switchgear suppliers/ vendors to design power envelope and controls solution and review drawings and documentation for projects. Provide detailed design drawing reviews to ensure solution meets customer requirements or specifications.
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents.
Perform startup, preventative maintenance, testing, repair, and advanced electrical services on generator paralleling controls and switchgear at customer sites.
Submit daily reports, weekly expenses, and project files in a timely manner.
Program, test and validate PLC and CAT Controllers with project specific requirements. Programming includes developing HMI screens and controls & automation strategy to meet customer project requirements.
Strategize and participate in Dealer development via training and support.
Stay current with training on all new and updated platforms.
Assist the customers and dealers on resolving equipment or controls issues remotely or locally as needed.
What You Have:
Technical Experience:
AC/DC Schematic and wiring diagram interpretation skills
Demonstrate proper reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation
Strong knowledge of protective relaying scheme and power systems controls schemes
PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, GE, etc.) preferred
Human Machine Interface programming experience (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, GE, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Power Distribution and Switchgear preferred
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs preferred (i.e. Electrical CADD, etc)
Communication Skills:
Customer focus and negotiation
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Excellent business and commercial skills
Advanced organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills
Analytical Thinking:
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.
Think and Act Strategically:
- Business Acumen, Vision and Purpose, Intellectual Rigor
Additional Info:
You will be required to do travelling up to 75% of the time within Southeast Asia and Australia.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Singapore which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .
What You Will Get:
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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).
Final Details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!
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 nearly 100 years, we’ve 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.
Posting Dates:
July 5, 2024 - July 18, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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