Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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The Process Control Engineer at Solar Turbines is responsible for developing and managing the control system design for Balance of Plant equipment, compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design, and developing process control schemes for Solar’s gas turbine and electric motor-driven compressor sets. This position interfaces with Solar’s Business Development and Business Management teams, and directly with customers to lead the implementation of customer requirements in collaboration with a project design engineering team.

This position requires providing technical support to Business Management during customer meetings, design reviews and HAZOP discussions, which requires an ability to travel to domestic and international customer locations.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Develop and document control strategies of balance of plant equipment and process control for gas turbine- and electric motor-driven compressors
- Develop and document compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design specifications
- Participate in Balance of Plant Design Reviews with Solar cross-functional engineering team
- Provide technical expertise during design review meetings with customers
Interface with Solar’s Platform Development and Standard Solutions groups to collaborate on product strategy
- Up to 30% business travel

What You Need To Have:

Educational background:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering and knowledge of turbomachinery with emphasis on centrifugal gas compressors

Technical Excellence:
Understanding of PLC programming in RSLogix and Windows-based HMI systems
Understanding of typical compressor applications in the oil & gas industry
Working knowledge of turbomachinery and centrifugal compressors

Top Candidates Will Have:

Technical Excellence:
Excellent knowledge of turbomachinery and centrifugal compressor process control systems
Understanding of compressor balance of plant equipment and yard valve control programming
Understanding of electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
Experience with customer applications utilizing turbomachinery
Experience with testing software
Experience in developing functional specification for balance of plant equipment

Effective Communication:
Clearly articulates orally and in writing with the ability to translate technical issues and requirements to customers and stakeholders

Managing Multiple Priorities:
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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 12, 2025 - July 18, 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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