Engineering Manager (Power Systems)

Career Area:Product SupportJob 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.Role DefinitionDiligently works with the AES (Advanced Electrical Services) Engineering Manager and PSE (Power System Engineer) Team Leads to lead a team of power system engineers in the design of modernization upgrades and/or retrofits of automated switchgear systems. Facilitates coordination between the PSE engineering team and AES project managers regarding project schedule milestones, challenges, adjustments and deficiencies. Works with AES Scheduling Engineer and PSE engineering team to aid scheduling of AES production team in conjunction with the AES engineering project schedule.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!Responsibilities Managing staffing, development, and performance of a PSE engineering team. Supports PSE engineering team with project execution (design review, schematic review, component testing, verifying and adjusting automation programming). Monitors PSE engineering team projects (quality, costing, profitability, and timeliness). Providing specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the organization. Managing high-impact, short and long duration engineering initiatives; ensuring quality of HMI products and projects. Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software-programming for generator control switchgear automation applications. Configures, programs and tests automation hardware.Degree Requirement Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculumTravel Requirement Position requires travel, typically between 10 – 20%, to support jobsite technical escalation and safety audits. Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Skills:PLC Software Experience: Modicon / Schneider Electric Rockwell / Allen Bradley CodesysHMI Software Experience: Factory Talk RSView Vijeo Crimson Kepware Applicom EcoStruxure Machine Scada ExpertMicrosoft Proficient: Word Excel OutlookEffective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Level Working Knowledge: Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.Consulting: Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.Level Working Knowledge: Explains the requirements, deliverables, costs, and criticalities of the assignment. Participates in developing consulting opportunities or assignments. Uses formal and informal means to keep client informed on progress and issues. Carries out the agreed-upon consulting assignment in a professional manner. Documents client's objectives and project scope.Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving complicated technical problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.Level Extensive Experience: Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort. Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes. Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Level Extensive Experience: Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.Technical Excellence: Knowledge of automation technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to complex implementation challenges.Level Extensive Experience: Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions. Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues. Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions. Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems. Provides effective solutions to challenging technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.Level Basic Understanding: Describes the general processes and procedures involved in people management. Identifies the needs of the organization and employees; matches them to appropriate solutions. Lists major activities performed in managing people at the workplace. Understands relevant systems, tools, and resources required for managing people.Posting Dates:August 13, 2024 - August 27, 2024Any 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? 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