Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

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 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

Job Summary

Rotordynamics Systems Engineer responsible for Gas Turbine rotor and bearings design, manufacture, test and after-market troubleshooting and diagnostics support. Scope includes responsibility for rotors, bearings, adjacent engine static structures, as well as interaction with package accessory and control systems. Design responsibilities will include single-component design, system-level design (rotordynamic analyses), and applied process improvements (balancing methodology, production sequences, or testing plans). Manufacturing support responsibilities will involve regular collaboration with production engineers and shop personnel to provide guidance for manufacturing of components critical to rotordynamic system behavior. Field and test support responsibilities will involve regular interaction with test engineers and field personnel to ensure proper acquisition of vibration data, diagnose and assess product health, and provide trouble-shooting recommendations.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Years of Experience: 3-5 years work experience or equivalent specialized research in rotordynamics
Minimum Education Level: Masters Degree or Bachelors with equivalent experience
Educational specialization or background rotordynamics engineering & bearing design for turbomachinery (or equivalent rotordynamics experience)
Turbomachinery industry experience required (specific experience with rig, field, or test support preferred)
Familiarity with FEA based rotordynamic or structural modeling and bearing codes
Familiarity with vibration data collection using multiple sensor types, data analysis, and diagnostics
Experience with Turbomachinery troubleshooting or failure analysis
Ability to perform Concept and Detail designs

Top Candidates Have:

Masters degree or Ph.D. specializing in rotordynamics
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Knowledge of Manufacturing Methods
Experience with working across functional groups to improve processes based on failure analysis or root cause investigations
ProE/CREO Experience
Hands on experience with multi-channel vibration data acquisition system - data collection and analysis
Experience using finite element software (ANSYS preferred) to perform detailed analysis of mechanical components

Stipend

A relocation stipend will also be provided. The stipend amount is based on your move distance, family size, and homeownership, according to Solar's policy. You will receive the taxable relocation stipend with your first paycheck.

About Caterpillar

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$117,940.00 - $176,910.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

October 29, 2024 - November 12, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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