Job Description

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.

Prin Engineer
Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

Job Summary

As part of the Gas Turbine Products Engineering (GTPE) organization, Turbine Production Engineering (TPE) provides technical support to manufacturing and supply chain partners relating to production of Solar’s gas turbine components and assemblies. The TPE Producibility Engineer’s primary role is to provide technical input and solutions in the following areas:

• Leads design evaluations for producibility enhancements
• Drives part family design standardization
• Supports new manufacturing technology development for production readiness
• Reviews and executes production design change requests in Windchill

Degree Requirement
Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or closely related discipline.

Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Working Knowledge:

• Strong collaboration; ability to influence & develop standard work
• 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.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
• Identifies the major forces, events, and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

Effective 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.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Level Working Knowledge:

• High-sense of urgency when needed.

• Multi-tasking skills with the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
• Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:

• Mid-Senior level of related working experience is required.

• Fundamental knowledge of gas turbine theory, understanding of engineering principles, and basic design practices.

• Basic knowledge of Materials & Processes such as plating/coating, heat treatments, brazing/welding and material testing methods

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes for investment castings, sand castings, forgings, sheet metal, and precision machined components

• Basic knowledge of machining and NDT inspection processes

• Project management skills and leadership abilities are highly desirable.

• Experience in the review and dispositioning of discrepant material (Material Review Board)

•Broad knowledge of quality practices & processes related to production

•Finite element modeling (preferably using ANSYS)

Design Engineering: Knowledge of designing and engineering products and systems; ability to use principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to develop, analyze, and improve product or system specifications, functionality, and performance.
Level Extensive Experience:

• The candidate should exhibit proficiencies for the following skills-sets and tools: geometric dimensional and tolerance specifications (ASME Y14.5M-1994), design/drawing practices, CREO (or related CAD system), structural/thermal analysis, Excel, and technical writing

• Ability to read and interpret inspection results from CMM, ATOS (3D Scans), and similar reports
• Develops detailed engineering designs and specifications.
• Evaluates and selects materials, equipment, and suppliers.
• Conducts feasibility studies and cost analyses to determine project feasibility.
• Designs and develops prototypes and tests to validate design concepts.
• Analyzes and interprets test data to identify design flaws and recommend improvements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure design meets project requirements and timelines.

• Coordinates execution of test plans, including resources, strategy, schedules, processes and tools.

• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.

This position requires a 5-days in office schedule.

Relocation:
Partial relocation assistance may be offered.

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:

$120,299.00 - $180,449.00

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:

July 7, 2025 - July 21, 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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