2024 Entry level - New Product Introduction/Technology

Solar Turbines

Nov 2, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
$71K - $106.5K
San Diego

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have obtained or will obtain a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Combustion, or other related engineering discipline.
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher.
Less than one year of relevant industry experience.
Technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
Must be able and eager to relocate to San Diego, CA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.
Effective problem-solving skills and technical judgment.
Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Previous related internship or co-op experience.

Responsibilities

This comprehensive program is uniquely tailored to the engineer’s proficiencies and interests in preparation of a challenging and rewarding career at Solar Turbines. Rotation programs are typically set for up to 18 months of duration and are designed to rapidly enhance your professional skillsets. Each cohort of rotation engineers form a social connection for activities and support that will last beyond the program experience. At the conclusion of the rotation program, the Entry Level engineer will join one of the Technology and NPI Engineering departments for their long-term assignment.
This rotation program is similar to the posted Entry Level TMP Engineer role in Gas Turbine Products Engineering (GTPE) organization. It is encouraged to apply to both positions for consideration within the broader TMP Entry Level rotation process, especially if you are seeking a wide range of technical options.
Each program consists of up to four (4) rotations of up to six (6) months each in departments such as (but not limited to):
Mechanical Design
Combustion
Additive Manufacturing
Heat Transfer and Secondary Flow
Compressor Aerodynamics
Turbine Aerodynamics
Engine Performance
Experimental Product Development and Test
Condition Based Engineering
Materials and Processes
Aftermarket Engineering

Solar Turbines

Powering the future through sustainable, innovative energy solutions.

Energy

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1927

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). 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, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.