Entry Level Controls Design Engineer

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is seeking a motivated entry-level engineer to join its Custom Solutions Engineering Value Stream team. The team works in a project execution environment, collaborating across engineering disciplines to support customers and manufacturing. The role is suited to an entry-level electrical, computer, or mechanical engineer interested in electrical equipment design and software programming and testing for electro-mechanical systems. The engineer designs electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems. Key deliverables include electrical schematic drawings and PLC control software using ladder logic. Early work may include software testing using simulation software to understand system operation. The role involves coordinating across Solar Turbines organizations and interfacing directly with external customers. It also provides opportunities to travel for customer design reviews, HAZOP meetings, and field support. The position is onsite five days per week. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not available. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Minimum GPA of 2.8.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well on a team, attention to detail, focus on quality, and commitment to delivering work on time.
A sense of urgency and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Educational or experience-based exposure to electrical equipment design and control software for PLC applications.
Direct experience programming PLCs and Windows-based HMI systems.
Knowledge of turbomachinery electrical loop schematics, P&IDs, and control systems.

Responsibilities

Design electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems.
Produce electrical schematic drawings and PLC control software using ladder logic.
Perform software testing, potentially using simulation software to learn how systems operate.
Coordinate with organizations across Solar Turbines and interface with external customers.
Collaborate with up to 10 other engineering disciplines in an Engineering Value Stream.
Support field personnel during commissioning and help resolve safety-critical risk assessments.
Travel to support customer design review meetings, HAZOP meetings, and installed equipment in the field.