Controls Design Engineer - Entry Level

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

22h

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. is looking for a motivated, creative, high performing entry-level engineer to join the Custom Solutions Engineering Value Stream team. The Engineering Value Stream is a dynamic project execution environment where you, and your Mentor, will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines with the goal of supporting our Customers and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate for this position would be an entry-level Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer or Mechanical Engineer, with an interest in electrical equipment design and software programming/testing to control electro-mechanical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
GPA 2.8 or above
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Having the ability to work well with a team, paying attention to detail with a focus on quality, and the drive to deliver on time
A sense of urgency and organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

The successful candidate will have educational and/or experience-based exposure to electrical equipment design and control software for PLC applications.
Direct experience with programming PLCs and Windows-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems is a plus.
Knowledge of Turbomachinery Electrical Loop Schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Control Systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Job duties include the design of electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems.
Primary deliverables include electrical schematic drawings and control software (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Initial accountabilities may include Software Test whereby candidate would be exposed to how the system operates via simulation software.
This position requires coordinating with various organizations within Solar Turbines, including direct interface with external customers.
Additional duties include supporting field personnel during commissioning and the resolution of safety critical risk assessments.
This position provides opportunities to travel to support Customer Design Review meetings, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) meetings, and support installed equipment in the Field.