2025 Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer

Solar Turbines • San Diego, CA

64d • $70,944 - $106,416

About The Position

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. Mechanical Design Engineer (Entry-Level) Job Summary: Solar Turbines Inc. has an opportunity within the Custom Solutions Engineering group for a motivated, creative, high performing Engineer to join an elite team and work in a fast-paced project execution environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering GPA 3.0 or above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Gas Turbine Systems and their operation.
• Knowledge of Linked / Configurable Data.
• Experience with Creo Parametric and Windchill.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment, capable of handling multiple projects with competing priorities, while meeting project deadlines and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Creating the design of the turbo machinery package systems and components in accordance with the ACS (Application Check Sheet) definition.
• Responsible for the content, accuracy, and timeliness of the Mechanical Interface Drawing (MID) and overall mechanical definition provided to the organization.
• Creation of bills of materials and drawings to support production and customer needs.
• Providing a high level of support, coordination, and communication to other design and support organizations.
• Coordination with purchasing and suppliers to specify custom components and assist in the resolution of technical issues from the field.
• Support of inter-departmental and corporate process improvement initiatives.
• Applying analysis techniques to design structures, piping systems, and other package components.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees