Associate Mechanical Engineer

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

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

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or equivalent experience
Excellent organization and time management abilities
Effective problem solving and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Apply analysis techniques to design structures, piping systems, and other package components
Basic understanding of structural analysis, system design, and turbine applications and installation.

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 Creo design of the turbo machinery package systems and components in accordance with the project ACS (Application Check Sheet) definition.
Design of custom piping, hoses and bracketry
Accountability for the content, accuracy, and timeliness of the Mechanical Interface Drawing (MID) and overall mechanical definition provided to production and our customers.
Creation of bills of materials and drawings to support production.
Provide 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 such as Lean.