Caterpillar Inc.
Sr. Application Engineer - Switchgear
Caterpillar Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239
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Overview Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We make progress and innovation happen with our customers, wherever we work and live.
Career Area Engineering
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, Caterpillar has helped customers build a better, more sustainable world and is committed to a reduced‑carbon future.
About EPD Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications worldwide, including backup power to hospitals, emergency power during natural disasters, and critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more.
What You Will Do
Review specifications, proposals, estimates, and other contract documents to develop submittal packages consisting of drawings and BOMs.
Create preliminary designs for switchgear and generator control systems.
Finalize power envelope designs for medium and low voltage systems.
Design protective relaying schemes for switchgear.
Support inside and outside sales team members with technical solutions and guidance.
Support production engineers for successful transition from submittals to production.
Work with consultants and customers to gain production approval on submittal packages.
Interpret customer specifications and drawings and have in-depth dealer/consultant interaction.
Present clear detailed designs for production engineers to execute.
Research new part requirements, read manuals, and contact vendors to ensure successful implementation.
What You Will Have Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of low and medium voltage switchgear and protective relays. Ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Experience in the design of low and medium voltage switchgear.
Detailed understanding of protective relays, their functions, and proper applications.
Basic understanding of PLC / SCADA communications networks and protocols.
Detailed understanding of NEC, UL, ANSI, and other standards.
Basic understanding of generator controls and limitations.
Additional Information
This position is located in Alpharetta, Georgia and offers domestic relocation.
Position does not offer Visa Sponsorship.
Position requires travel, typically 10%–15%, to support sales staff.
There is a requirement of 5 days in the office a week.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Summary Pay Range $110,520.00 – $165,840.00
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
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Overview Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We make progress and innovation happen with our customers, wherever we work and live.
Career Area Engineering
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, Caterpillar has helped customers build a better, more sustainable world and is committed to a reduced‑carbon future.
About EPD Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications worldwide, including backup power to hospitals, emergency power during natural disasters, and critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more.
What You Will Do
Review specifications, proposals, estimates, and other contract documents to develop submittal packages consisting of drawings and BOMs.
Create preliminary designs for switchgear and generator control systems.
Finalize power envelope designs for medium and low voltage systems.
Design protective relaying schemes for switchgear.
Support inside and outside sales team members with technical solutions and guidance.
Support production engineers for successful transition from submittals to production.
Work with consultants and customers to gain production approval on submittal packages.
Interpret customer specifications and drawings and have in-depth dealer/consultant interaction.
Present clear detailed designs for production engineers to execute.
Research new part requirements, read manuals, and contact vendors to ensure successful implementation.
What You Will Have Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of low and medium voltage switchgear and protective relays. Ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Experience in the design of low and medium voltage switchgear.
Detailed understanding of protective relays, their functions, and proper applications.
Basic understanding of PLC / SCADA communications networks and protocols.
Detailed understanding of NEC, UL, ANSI, and other standards.
Basic understanding of generator controls and limitations.
Additional Information
This position is located in Alpharetta, Georgia and offers domestic relocation.
Position does not offer Visa Sponsorship.
Position requires travel, typically 10%–15%, to support sales staff.
There is a requirement of 5 days in the office a week.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Summary Pay Range $110,520.00 – $165,840.00
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
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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