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, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets. Job Summary The Platforms, Technologies, and NPI group within Solar Turbines is at the forefront of developing new, innovative products crucial to the success of customers across a wide range of industries. We are looking for a motivated, creative, and out-of-the-box-thinking Electrical Design Engineer to work in a fast-paced engineering environment using the agile development process to drive Solar’s profitable growth and ensure our customers’ success. The New Product Introduction Electrical Design Engineer is the transformer of the team. They can take defined inputs and step them up or down to meet system requirements. They are big-picture thinkers who can break the system down into fine details. They take all the incremental loads required for turbine operation and integrate them into the control system to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the equipment. We are looking for a high-performing Electrical Engineer to be part of a small, elite team dedicated to the continuous development and improvement of new products to ensure our customers’ future success. The Electrical Design Engineer works closely with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and design team to take business and design requirements, understand their impact on the control system, and break them into actionable items to support delivering on our commitments Responsibilities: Help the Product Owner, Scrum Master and team translate business needs and design requirements into actionable items to develop and improve the product control system Work with Field Service Representatives, Supply Chain and Business Development to understand true problem that needs to be solved then be a solution provider Develop the Electrical Loop Schematic Develop and maintain single line diagram Define load lists and cable definition Maintain the controls layout and bills of material Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or commensurate Experience. 3+ years of engineering experience Knowledge of controls, gas turbine operation, and driven equipment Top Candidates will have: Experience with Gas Turbine control Systems and their operation Experience with battery systems Experience with PromisE V8i CAD. Understanding of Standards composite library structure and implementation process Experience with Windchill Experience with Gas Turbine control Systems and their operation Working knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, API, NEC, IEC and other application electrical codes and standards. Design of medium and low voltage (480V – 15kV) power systems including but not limited to switchgears, transformers, motor control centers, auto transfer scheme, generator and transformer neutral grounding. Familiar with the multifunction protection relay setting and protection philosophies for MV generators and transformers. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Summary Pay Range: $87,456.00 - $131,184.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. 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: October 7, 2024 - October 28, 2024 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .