Senior HMI Design Engineer
CaterpillarCareer Area:
EngineeringJob 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.
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 methods
Level Working Knowledge:
Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
Human Machine Interface: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs.
Level Working Knowledge:
Generates specifications for parts or components with HMI software.
Reuses design components via reusable libraries following standard procedures.
Uses HMI to perform basic drafting such as wire frames, solid objects and array of objects.
Performs routine changes to computerized schematics or drawings.
Creates views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions; creates perspective drawings and orthogonal views.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design.
Level Working Knowledge:
Participates in the conception process of a manufacturing product vision.
Collects and analyzes customer and market requirements, and generates reports.
Utilizes design methods to implement the construction of a new design model.
Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.
Assists in the testing and refinement of a new product design.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features.
Level Working Knowledge:
Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.
Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.
Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.
Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.
Assists in building a complex prototype of product.
What Will Put You Ahead (Desired knowledge)
Graphic Design Experience
Photoshop
GIMP
Adobe Illustrator
Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as service technicians, engineers, end users, etc.
Programming Experience (recommended)
VBA Scripting
Javascript
HTML
C++
FBD (Function Block Programming)
SQL
Additional Information
Relocation is NOT provided for this position
Visa sponsorship is NOT provided for this position
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office
Cat Switchgear is an engineering and manufacturing company that designs, programs, builds, sells and services Caterpillar Switchgear and Automatic Transfer Switches
#LI
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00Compensation 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:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
September 16, 2025 - September 21, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.