Solar Turbines

Rotordynamics New Graduate Rotation Engineer

LocationSan Diego, CA
Salary$71,026-$106,538

About This Job

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, the leading designer and manufacturer of Industrial Gas Turbines in the 1 to 24 MW size range, has exciting opportunities for recent graduates to join our world-class team of turbomachinery professionals as we work together to develop new product capability aimed at reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and burning low-to-zero carbon fuels.

As a Rotordynamics Early Talent Rotation Engineer, you will work with and get exposure to the design, manufacture, testing, and troubleshooting of gas turbine rotors and bearings. You will collaborate with a team to support rotor and bearing systems, as well as related engine structures and control systems. Upon completion of the program, you will be placed in the rotordynamics team. Each program consists of multiple rotations of up to six months each in departments such as:* Mechanical Design
Combustion
Controls Systems
Heat Transfer and Secondary Flow
Compressor Aerodynamics
Turbine Aerodynamics
Performance
Experimental Product Development and Test
Condition Based Engineering
Materials and Processes
Aftermarket Engineering
Customer Services

Minimum Qualifications:* Must have obtained or will obtain a minimum Masters degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering discipline.

Mechanical Engineering relevant course work in Engineering dynamics, vibration, and mechanical systems
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:* Internship/work or research experience (specific experience with rig, bearings, or vibration data preferred)

Understanding of vibration measurement concepts and instrumentation
Familiarity with solid modeling software
Ability to perform Concept and/or Detail designs
Familiarity with FEA based rotordynamic or structural modeling and bearing codes
Knowledge with vibration data acquisition systems
Knowledge using finite element analysis for mechanical components

Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary for this role ranges from $ 71,026.00, to $106,538.00. 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
Career Development

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Relocation is available for this position.

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:

April 10, 2025 - July 30, 2025

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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