Solar Turbines · 5 hours ago
Senior Design Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $169K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global company focused on building stronger, sustainable communities. The Senior Design Engineer will design, develop, and implement new components and technologies while collaborating with various functional areas to ensure design solutions meet enterprise requirements.
EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Creates new designs and resolves manufacturing or operational issues, for complex components. Ensuring design acceptance, manufacturing producibility, and validation. Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities
Applying and developing new technologies and process improvements to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement
Support definition of engineering procedures to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective. Understanding functional requirements and translating into detail design documents
Collaborating with all functional areas to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the enterprise partners and customers
Qualification
Required
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
Knowledge of designing and engineering products and systems; ability to use principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to develop, analyze, and improve product or system specifications, functionality, and performance
Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing
Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Solar Turbines
Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1981-05-15Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Robert May
Chief Financial Officer
B
Bryan Ross
COO
Recent News
2025-11-19
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