NPI Controls Design Engineer

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

1d•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. The Platforms, Technologies, and NPI group at Solar Turbines leads the development of innovative products that are critical to our customers’ success across a wide range of industries. We are seeking a motivated and creative NPI Controls Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role supports the design and development of electrical systems and controls logic for turbomachinery packages and contributes to new product introduction activities within a collaborative, agile development environment. As an NPI Controls Design Engineer, you will help translate gas turbine functionality into reliable and efficient automated control systems. This position provides hands-on experience in controls design, system integration, and cross‑functional collaboration while continuing to build technical depth and product knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Experience with controls software development (e.g., RSLogix) and HMI display configuration.
Experience developing or interpreting Electrical Loop Schematics (ELS) and control system layouts.
Working knowledge of control systems and industrial equipment.
Familiarity with engineering tools such as Promis.e, Windchill, or similar systems.
Ability to clearly communicate technical information in written and verbal form.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage assigned tasks and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to electrical component selection, cable sizing, or basic compliance requirements.
Experience creating or updating bills of material and manufacturing documentation.
Familiarity with standard controls logic libraries and structured implementation methods.
Basic knowledge of NEC, CE, ATEX, or machinery certification concepts.
Exposure to Agile development practices and tools.
Familiarity with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

Responsibilities

Design and development of electrical systems and controls logic for industrial gas turbine packages.
Ensure compliance with internal specifications, applicable standards, and customer requirements.
Implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of control logic and HMI displays.
Work with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and team members to translate design requirements into actionable development tasks.
Collaborate with mechanical, hydromechanical, and electrical engineers to support integrated system designs.
Partner with Field Service, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to address technical issues and support product execution.
Support NPI activities from concept through production, including prototyping, testing, and validation.
Execute design changes and incorporating lessons learned from testing and field feedback.
Provide engineering support during package assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning as needed.
Resolve controls-related issues during development and early field deployment.
Identify opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, cost, or serviceability.
Support implementation of design improvements under guidance from senior engineers.
Create and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics, logic descriptions, design specifications, and test reports.
Follow established processes to support risk identification and mitigation.
Ensure assigned work complies with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies.
Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and contribute subject matter expertise within the team.
Willingness to take on new challenges and acquire cross-functional skills to enhance team capabilities.