• Job Description

  Req#: R0000208306

  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 is looking for a mechanical design engineer to join our energized and cross-functional Mechanical Design team responsible for gas turbines that power energy solutions to our customers. The candidate will work closely with various engineering disciplines to design, develop, and implement new component designs and/or improve existing gas turbine hardware for the continuous improvement of product durability and capabilities for our customers. This role will produce leading edge solutions for a diverse range of projects executed in a productive environment that values strong work culture, best-in-class and diversity.

  The successful candidate is expected to be a technical generalist able to develop solutions to complex problems using mechanical analysis of rotating and static turbine hardware in addition to being ingenious, creative and applying new concepts. A strong background in gas turbine design fundamentals and secondary cooling flow systems is highly beneficial for this role. The successful candidate will have the skills necessary to successfully define, lead and execute projects starting from root cause analysis, solution concept through validation, and finally product implementation. Additionally, the successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring that solutions fulfill performance, manufacturing, durability, maintainability, and cost targets.

  The successful candidate will perform detailed mechanical design work, and manage workscope and execution to align with time sensitive deliverables performed under DevOps planning. When required, the successful candidate will execute component rig or engine tests by managing required hardware, instrumentation, scheduling, resultant data analysis and post-test hardware inspections. Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills are required. Additionally, the successful candidate will support business operations when necessary with support to customer services, manufacturing, and supply chain.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  5+ years of directly applicable Mechanical Design work experience bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree

  Experience with concept and detail design principles

  Gas turbine design and analysis experience

  Experience using Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS) software to perform detailed modal and structural analysis

  Experience with reviewing and checking engineering drawings

  Preferred Qualifications:

  8+ years relevant mechanical design work experience

  Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

  Proficiencies for the following skills and tools:

  Geometric dimensional and tolerance specifications (ASME Y14.5-2009)

  Creo (or related CAD system)

  Design experience with compressor and/or combustion section

  Practical manufacturing and producibility knowledge including welding and brazing

  ANSYS Experience in the design and/or analysis of gas turbine components, gas turbine operation and application, materials and processes, manufacturing methods and test procedures

  Experience with detailed cross-section stack-ups

  Experience with life prediction methods

  Experience with turbine blade heat transfer essentials

  Compensation & Benefits

  Base salary for this role ranges from $ 98,726.00, to $148,088.00. Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

  • Annual incentive bonus plan*
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development

  *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

  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.

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  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.

  Summary Pay Range:

  $98,726.00 - $177,706.00

  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.

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

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• About the company

  Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.,

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