Solar Turbines

Quality Test Technician

LocationSan Diego, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$52,000-$89,440

About This Job


Career Area:


Operations


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.

Install, connect and set up test equipment. Operate, troubleshoot and perform production and first article static and dynamic tests on engines, gas compressors, packaged systems, control consoles, subassemblies, components and accessories in test beds, cells or fixtures.


WORK PERFORMED:

Install, level, set up, prepare and operate any Solar or OEM gas turbine, diesel engine, gas compressor, driven equipment, packaged system, control console, microprocessor control, subassembly, component and/or accessory in test cells, fixtures or in special test beds. Connect test equipment: harnesses, simulators, filters, lines, dynamometers, slave generators, instrumentation and other equipment necessary to the test operation.
Conduct green run and final performance acceptance test of gas turbines and gas compressors; perform production and first article tests to measure characteristics of packaged systems, controls, subassemblies and components while working from Solar, customer and vendor drawings, specifications, operational procedures and oral instructions. Connect and operate computerized data acquisition systems for package system, gas turbine and gas compressor performance testing.
Observe, record and review test data. Calculate operational parameters such as horsepower, pressure ratio, fuel flow, specific fuel consumption, oil flow, oil consumption, electrical functions, power factors and other parameters related to the acceptability of the unit under test. Conduct vibration surveys and trim balance components, as required, utilizing real time vibration analyzers, trim balance analyzers, vibration tape recorders and plotters.
Perform special operational test and retest to determine the acceptability of machinery tested and approve acceptable products. Troubleshoot to isolate indicated malfunctions and discrepancies.
Remove and replace parts of gas turbines, diesel engines, gas compressors and/or packaged systems, including microprocessor controls and accessory components as directed to correct malfunctions. Make operational adjustments to engines, accessories, controls and test equipment, including realignment. Perform necessary rework to correct the cause of malfunctions and bring performance within specified operating parameters. Remove unit from test facility.
Prepare accurate documentation of test results, adjustments made and rework performed. Recommend corrective action to alleviate repetitive malfunctions and/or changes to improve test procedures. Perform rework of the level of difficulty described herein. Devise and construct test equipment, harnesses and fixtures for testing electrical/electronic components and assemblies. Perform on-site maintenance on test equipment as directed. Be responsible for the proper use and storage of maintenance, repair and calibration of equipment as required. Perform the duties of Electrical/Electronic Assembler as required. Exercise tact and good judgment , when interfacing with customers, vendors and/or visitors.


Minimum Qualifications:

3 years of mechanical troubleshooting and repairing
Experience with shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, inspection and test equipment
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet production and team goals
Willing to work any shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Basic computer diagnostic software knowledge
Basic concepts of how a Turbine engines operates


Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of gas turbine experience
Airframes and Powerplants (A&P) license


Compensation Grade Range:


$25.00 - $43.24

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:


June 30, 2025 - July 3, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


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