Career Area:

Engineering

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.

We are hiring an Electrical Engineer – Automation & Information Technology to join** MWM**, a globally recognized brand specializing in gas engines and distributed power generation solutions. MWM is part of Caterpillar Inc., alongside Solar Turbines. A dedicated MWM entity is currently being established in Brno, which will serve as a hub for engineering and project execution globally.

Strengthen our team in Brno!

Learn more about the company at: www.mwm.net/en

Role Definition:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be the subject matter expert for electrical systems and automation. Your role bridges customer needs with technical solutions, focusing on electrical design and software development for gas gensets and related control systems. You will work closely with product support, service engineering, and external suppliers to deliver retrofit solutions, service tools, and continued product improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape electrical and automation capabilities within MWM’s service engineering organization.

Responsibilities:

• Transform customer requirements into electrical designs and software specifications (hardware & software).Define software architecture based on requirements, develop in-house or coordinate with students/suppliers.
• Programming (e.g. in Python).
• Develop software tools and PLC programs.
• Manage external suppliers.
• Perform product testing, including on a dedicated test bench.
• Support design of electrical equipment for service products.
• Maintain and update software for existing retrofit products.
• Explore new areas of expertise such as:
• Linux operating systems
• Database queries (SQL, Snowflake)
• Cloud systems (Microsoft Azure, AWS)

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in software and hardware design or similar technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical instrumentation and automation systems.
• Ability to interpret and create wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with norms, standards, and regulations, and ability to translate them into specifications.
• Proficiency in Python, PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT 3), and wiring design tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

What are we offering to you?

• Excellent professional growth and career opportunities in an international environment of a worldwide leader in a very exciting and growing sector of industry.
• Fair and friendly atmosphere.
• Interesting remuneration package – we share our achievements with all employees.
• Corporate bonus paid once a year.
• Performance bonus paid twice a year.
• 5 weeks holiday.
• Meal allowance.
• Cafeteria system – 15,000 points per year.
• Multisport card.
• Excellent coffee for free.
• Pension or life insurance up to CZK 24,000 per year.
• Language trainings provided by the company.
• Company events.

Please note: This position does not offer relocation support. It is located in Brno (Czech Republic).

Any offer of employment may be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background screening.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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