Senior Development Test 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. Accountable for the design, analysis, and development of Solar's turbomachinery products. Is provided considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Provides solutions to a wide range of complex problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve critical organizational objectives. This role is a second shift position. Wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in the field plus working knowledge of other related disciplines. May direct and monitor the work of junior engineers and technicians. Involves being part of and leading a team of engineers and technicians to perform on program elements. Requires frequent inter-organizational contacts with sales, marketing, customer services, and manufacturing plus outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical problems associated with specific projects. Must work within schedule and cost constraints and internal Company policies. Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 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 Degree in Engineering
Mid-Level engineering experience

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Back Belt
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Specifically Excel)
AB RSLogix Programming
Data Acquisition Systems

Responsibilities

Develop engineering solutions to assigned tasks within schedule and budget constraints
Identify problems, issues, and concerns; plan and implement remediation activities.
Contribute to team activities in a leadership role to minimize process time requirements, assist in the direction and training of junior engineers.