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Engineer

Solar Turbines, Inc.

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$42.05-63.07 /h
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San Diego, CA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

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.

This role is responsible for taking inputs from multiple functional groups and translating them into designs for new or revised turbomachinery components. The group is responsible for supplying CAD models/drawings to analysis and manufacturing, supporting the shop/field/supplier/customer on issues in a timely and thoughtful manner. The chosen engineer will have their own product line(s) to support which could include legacy products, new products, or test rigs.

This position will:

  • Create, interpret, and review engineering drawings (both 2D and 3D)
  • Create layouts as required to convey new design concepts and resolutions to engineering challenges
  • Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices to help obtain the desired design intent (form, fit, and function)
  • Validate Bill of Material (BOM) for sales orders
  • Work with suppliers and approve source control drawings
  • Part disposition on defects from manufacturing and suppliers
  • Support the shop, testing, and the field to address any design related issues

What You Need To Have:

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Excellence:

  • 2+ years of working experience
  • CAD proficiency
  • Highly proficient in O365 suite of programs

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

  • Hands on type of person, likes to build/tinker in their off time

Technical Excellence:

  • Creo proficiency preferred

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, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$87,456.00 - $131,184.00

Compensation 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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

June 26, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Any 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.

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