2027 Gas Compressor Intern

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

1d•$26 - $43•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. 2027 Gas Compressor Engineering Internship Gas Compressor Engineering Internship positions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in gas compressor product design and development activities. Our organization is comprised of several diverse engineering functions including: Aerodynamics Rotordynamics Mechanical and Electrical Analysis Mechanical Design Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Product Management Under the guidance of a mentor, interns are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations. Responsibilities may include analytical simulations (FEA, CFD, amongst others), performance analysis, research of advanced technologies, support of the development or execution process, and development of design or process support tools. The job role may also include hands-on manufacturing support, full-scale compressor and/or scaled component testing, instrumentation, data processing and support of project execution. Gas Compressor Engineering is a multifunction organization with many opportunities to collaborate across teams to introduce or improve the products that power our world’s infrastructure. 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

Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Engineering or other relevant degree.
Classified by your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.