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EngineeringJob Description:
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Able to apply engineering principles and theories and a working knowledge of a variety of other engineering disciplines. Has an in-depth knowledge of most of the Company's product lines and project planning and coordination skills to execute software testing.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
Responsibilities:
• Actively participates in the troubleshooting and correction of all product/project issues discovered during testing, providing documentation and feedback on these issues to the appropriate internal organizations.
• Implements engineering procedures to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective understanding functional requirements and translating into detail design documents.
What You Need To Have:
Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related degree or equivalent experience testing Solar Turbines package control systems.
Technical Excellence:
• 1 year of experience programming PLC and Human Machine Interfaces
• This individual should possess a fundamental knowledge of gas turbine theory and a thorough understanding of standard engineering principles.
Top Candidates Will Have:
Technical Excellence:
• 1-3 years involving controls using PLC and Human Machine Interfaces, electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of the design, manufacturing, and operation of turbo-machinery products preferable.
Managing Multiple Priorities:
• Self starter, willing to work as required to support production schedules, and be able to perform the position functions with minimal supervision and guidance, as well as part of a team
• Multi-tasking skills balanced with the ability to pay attention to detail
• Highly motivated by the prospect of solving challenging engineering problems
• Excellent communication and the ability to maintain liaison with engineering and manufacturing groups, as well as project management and customers
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.
Posting Dates:
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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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.
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