Controls Design Engineer - Entry Level

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. 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 is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
GPA 2.8 or above
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are imperative.
Ability to work well with a team
Paying attention to detail with a focus on quality
Drive to deliver on time
A sense of urgency
Organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

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.
Knowledge of Turbomachinery Electrical Loop Schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Control Systems.

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinating with various organizations within Solar Turbines, including direct interface with external customers.
Collaborate in an Engineering Value Stream with up to 10 other engineering disciplines.
Supporting field personnel during commissioning and the resolution of safety critical risk assessments.
Travel to support Customer Design Review meetings, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) meetings, and support installed equipment in the Field.