Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

3d•$72,360 - $108,540•Onsite

About The Position

Solar Turbines Inc. is seeking a motivated, creative, high-performing Mechanical Engineer for its Custom Solutions Engineering group. The role is part of a fast-paced project execution environment and focuses on mechanical design for turbomachinery package systems and components. The engineer creates Creo designs according to project ACS (Application Check Sheet) definitions, including fuel, lube, start, and other supporting subsystems, as well as custom piping, hoses, and bracketry. The position is accountable for the accuracy and timely delivery of the Mechanical Interface Drawing (MID) and the overall mechanical definition provided to production and customers. The engineer may also create bills of materials and production drawings, coordinate with other design and support organizations, work with purchasing and suppliers on custom components, help resolve technical field issues, and support process improvement initiatives such as Lean. The role applies analysis techniques to the design of structures, piping systems, and other package components. It calls for organization, time management, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, along with a basic understanding of structural analysis, system design, and turbine applications and installation. The position is onsite five days a week. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum GPA of 2.8.
Excellent organization and time-management abilities.
Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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, handle multiple projects with competing priorities, and meet project deadlines and commitments.

Responsibilities

Create Creo designs for turbomachinery package systems and components in accordance with project ACS definitions.
Design fuel, lube, start, and other supporting subsystems, including custom piping, hoses, and bracketry.
Ensure the content, accuracy, and timely completion of Mechanical Interface Drawings (MIDs) and the overall mechanical definition provided to production and customers.
Create bills of materials and drawings to support production, as needed.
Coordinate and communicate with other design and support organizations.
Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify custom components.
Assist in resolving technical issues from the field.
Support inter-departmental and corporate process-improvement initiatives, including Lean.
Apply analysis techniques to the design of structures, piping systems, and other package components.