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Facilities Project Engineer - Electrical, SCADA, Industry 4.0

Lafayette, IN, USA

307 Days ago

Job Description


Career Area: Manufacturing

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.

Facilities Project Engineer ? Electrical, SCADA, Industry 4.0

Lafayette, Indiana

Relocation Assistance Available

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=25)

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As a

Facility Project Engineer - Electrical

in the Large Power Systems Division at Caterpillar, located in Lafayette, IN, you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise, leadership and guidance to ensure the economical design, construction, installation and maintenance of assigned service systems, facilities and equipment, and other large-scope projects associated with Plant Engineering responsibilities.

Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=2)

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What you will do:

Create and maintain

SCADA

applications in a manufacturing/production environment.

Facilitation of connecting production machinery & equipment to factory networks to enable Industry 4.0 analytics.

Investigate and resolve known

cybersecurity vulnerabilities

on production and facility OT connected devices

Mitigate infrastructure vulnerability risks by working with IT personnel

Provide facilities and production machinery & equipment design information, reviewing and approving proposals and serving as the primary CAT Lafayette contact to internal process partners (Operations), contractors and suppliers.

Maintain electrical standards and specifications, recommending changes to resolve design and construction problems, and writing periodic reports on the progress of the projects.

Estimate costs for equipment, materials and installation as a basis for determining the feasibility of alternatives and return on investment.

Approve drawings, specifying equipment and writing purchase requisitions.

Supervise work of outside contractors to safely complete electrical projects such as new capital introduction, equipment / technology upgrades or major repairs.

Act as a troubleshooter and investigating and determining causes for failure, lack of efficiency and need for repairing or improving systems or equipment.

Resolve problems in designing the most economical, efficient systems, deciding what or which equipment should be purchased, making recommendations and keeping up-to-date on technical advances in the design field.

Technical support for conveyors, cranes, building controls and manufacturing equipment.

Create technical specifications and functions requirements for facilities related projects.

Provide leadership to other facilities engineers and directing efforts of contract engineering firms.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or similar field

Top candidates will also have:

Masters degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Experience as a Facility Engineer/Plant Engineering Supervisor

Autocad electrical drawing / schematic experience

Experience troubleshooting and modifying service systems such as electrical power components for sub-stations, lighting systems, heat treat equipment, machine tool electrical equipment, material handling systems, filtration systems, paint systems, utilities for water, gas, steam, air, heating, ventilation, etc.

Understanding of shop operations and maintenance procedures as well as previous experience in a particular discipline.

Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.

Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.

Ability to communicate and have basic knowledge of functions performed by the skilled-trades personnel.

Skill Descriptors :

Process Management:

Working Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Service Excellence:

Working Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Problem Solving:

Working 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.

Project Management:

Extensive Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Facilities Management:

Extensive Knowledge of safety measures for physical facilities; ability to maintain, care for and develop commercial and physical facilities.

Emergency Management:

Extensive Knowledge of emergency management tools and techniques in a manufacturing organization; ability to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from an emergency.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems:

Extensive Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Additional information:

Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require less than 5% travel.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ .

Relocation is available for this position.

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:

February 11, 2025 - February 25, 2025

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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

Key Skills Required

Customer ServiceManufacturingProject ManagementAutoCADConstructionCybersecurityAccountsAnalyticsAutoCAD ElectricalBusiness ProcessCareer DevelopmentCompensation and BenefitsContract EngineeringCustomer NeedsDesignDevelopmentDisciplineEffective Project ManagementElectrical EngineeringEmergency ManagementEmployee Assistance ProgramsEngineering TechnologyFiltrationGuidanceIndustry 4.0InfrastructureInnovationInstallationInsuranceLeadershipLife InsuranceMachine ToolMaintenanceManagementManufacturing EquipmentMaterial HandlingOperations and MaintenancePolicies and ProceduresProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementProcess ManagementProduction EnvironmentProduction MachineryReimbursementRelocation AssistanceRepairsRequisitionsReturn on InvestmentSCADASustainable CommunitiesTacticsTroubleshootingWriting

Job Overview


Job Function: Other

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $110,520 - $165,840 / Annual Salary

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company about us:

Caterpillar, Inc. has been a global leader in the manufacturing of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives for nearly a century. Our mission is to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world, and we are committed to contributing...

Company Name: Caterpillar, Inc.

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://www.caterpillar.com/

Headquarter: Irving, Texas, USA

Industry: Machinery / Equipment Manufacturing

Company Size: 10000+ Employees

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