San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$72k–$109k/yr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Mechanical Aptitude, Turbine Package Diagnosis, Control Systems, Borescope Inspection, Rigging And Lifting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$72k–$109k/yr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Fleet Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Reporting, Condition Assessment, Controls Systems
Channelview, Texas, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$45/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: CNC Maintenance, PLC Operations, Industrial Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Mechanical Repair
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$36/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Mechanical Assembly, Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Termination, Hydraulic Tubing
Wamego, Kansas, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$24/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: CNC Plasma Operation, Oxy-fuel Burn Tables, Overhead Hoist Operation, Assembly, Hand Tools
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$46/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: CNC Machining, Machine Setup, Tooling Changes, Precision Measurement, Blueprint Reading
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$33/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Machine Tool Setup, Tooling Change, Blueprint Reading, Mechanical Drawing Interpretation, Quality Control
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
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…
Skills: Gas Turbine Aerodynamics, 1-D/2-D/3-D Aero Design, Python, C, C++
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$38/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: CNC Machining, Machine Setup, Tooling Changes, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measurement
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$46/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: CNC Machine Operation, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Shop Mathematics, Trigonometry
Bangkok, Thailand · On-site
Career Area: Product Support 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…
Skills: Service Excellence, Initiative, Problem Solving, Technical Excellence, Reliability Engineering
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$121k–$181k/yr
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…
Skills: C#, VB.NET, Python, TypeScript, .NET Framework
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Office Administration, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
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…
Skills: Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Software Modernization, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Change
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
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…
Skills: Hydromechanical Systems Design, Mechanical Design, P&ID Interpretation, Hydraulic Equipment Sizing, Promis-E
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$36/hr
Career Area: Manufacturing 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 a…
Skills: Mechanical Inspection, Quality Assurance, Vernier Calipers, Dial Calipers, Digital Calipers
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
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…
Skills: Marine Certification, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Leadership, Marine Classification Societies, Engineering Guidance
Bitozeves, Northwest, Czechia · On-site
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Overhaul, Gas Turbines, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Repair
Desoto, Texas, United States · On-site
$65k–$82k/yr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Precision Measurement Tooling, Shaft Alignment, Gas Turbine Operation
Wamego, Kansas, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$36/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Fabrication, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Termination, Hydraulic Tubing, Blueprint Reading
San Diego, California, United States • On-site
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The role involves completing a comprehensive training program on gas turbine products and control systems. Following training, the engineer will travel to customer facilities to diagnose and resolve turbine package and balance of plant issues.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field with a minimum GPA of 2.8. The position requires a willingness to travel, relocate, and work in extreme or adverse environments.
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.
2027 Entry Level Field Service Representative
The Field Service Representative rotation is a 3–4-year program. The first year will be spent in training focused on a broad exposure to Solar’s products and the Customer Service organization.
The training provided will be a combination of classroom and online training, significant hands-on training, structured on the job training in the field, and mentored controls system training at various Solar locations including:
San Diego, CA
Administrative modules
Safety Training
Gas Turbine Package Familiarization training
Control Systems training
Customer Services Experience
Mabank, TX
Principles & Applications of Control Systems
Borescope of Turbine Engines
Power Generation and Gas Compression
Rigging & lifting of large components
Alignment
Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
After the 1 year of classroom and hands on training, a commitment of 3 additional years at the hiring district offices as a Field Service Representative is required. At this time, a company vehicle to travel will be provided. This position requires significant travel and interface in customer facilities. Frequent communication with the customer and technical personnel is required while diagnosing turbine package and balance of plant related issues. In addition, a commitment to working safely and with little supervision in the field environment while maintaining a high degree of responsibility and professionalism is needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Will have received minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Related Engineering degree by summer 2026.
Minimum overall GPA of a 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
Must be willing and able to travel, relocate, and work overtime.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude experience.
0-3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Able to work in extreme or adverse environments. High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.
Ability to handle stress and work in a high-pressure environment.
Communicate in a professional manner.
Previous Internship or related work experience with customer facing activities strongly preferred.
$72,360.00 - $108,540.00
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.
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Innovative, Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
Offices: 2200 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, US
Innovative, Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
Offices: 2200 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, US
