Senior HMI Design Engineer

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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.

About EPD  
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. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! 

Role Definition

As a Senior HMI Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and implementing software programming for generator control switchgear human-machine interface (HMI) applications. This includes configuring, programming, and testing HMI hardware to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

You will collaborate closely with Power System Engineers to test, verify, and fine-tune HMI programming. Additionally, you’ll provide remote support for HMI installations and troubleshoot field-related HMI issues.

A strong working knowledge of HMI software platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk, RSView, Vijeo, Crimson, Kepware, Applicom, and Wonderware is essential for success in this role.

A strong mentorship / team lead quality, training new hires and being a strong leader within the group.  Also, R&D skills like creating and testing new templates, designing new tools, learning and implementing new software, and creating documentation.

What You Will Do

• Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs.

• Convert legacy HMI programs to current HMI programming software.

• Configure industrial computers with software and HMI project.

• Verify developed/converted HMI programs and document test results.

• Provide HMI Engineering/Technical support to Production, Helpdesk, Field Service and Aftermarket.

• Support various HMI packages such as FactoryTalk SE, Vijeo, Panel View, Crimson and FactoryTalk ME.

• Configure lab PLC networks to support HMI program testing and verification (Primarily Schneider, Allen Bradly, and Woodward.

Degree

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• Computer Science (BCS)

• Computer Engineering (BSCE)

• Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

• Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)

What You Will Have

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
• Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application m