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Solar Turbines · 13 hours ago

Test Engineer

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$113K/yr - $169K/yr
date1+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking a Test Engineer to apply engineering principles and execute software testing. The role involves troubleshooting product issues and implementing engineering procedures for improved reliability and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Actively participates in the troubleshooting and correction of all product/project issues discovered during testing, providing documentation and feedback on these issues to the appropriate internal organizations
Implements engineering procedures to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective understanding functional requirements and translating into detail design documents

Qualification

PLC programmingHuman Machine InterfacesGas turbine theoryElectrical systemsMechanical systemsMulti-taskingCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related degree or equivalent experience testing Solar Turbines package control systems
1 year of experience programming PLC and Human Machine Interfaces
Fundamental knowledge of gas turbine theory and a thorough understanding of standard engineering principles

Preferred

1-3 years involving controls using PLC and Human Machine Interfaces, electrical and mechanical systems
Knowledge of the design, manufacturing, and operation of turbo-machinery products preferable
Self starter, willing to work as required to support production schedules, and be able to perform the position functions with minimal supervision and guidance, as well as part of a team
Multi-tasking skills balanced with the ability to pay attention to detail
Highly motivated by the prospect of solving challenging engineering problems
Excellent communication and the ability to maintain liaison with engineering and manufacturing groups, as well as project management and customers

Company

Solar Turbines

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Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
dateFounded in 1927
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.solarturbines.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
1981-05-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Robert May
Chief Financial Officer
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Bryan Ross
COO
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