NPI Entry Level Rotational Engineer

About the Role

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.

This program is designed to:

• Begin building technical foundation
• Provide challenging assignments
• Create broad exposure to Solar Turbines organization and application
• Acquire gas turbine product knowledge
• Develop enterprise perspective
• Begin network building
• Prepare for a challenging and rewarding engineering career

Each program consists of two to four rotations with a four- to six-month duration in departments such as:

• Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Design Methods
• Combustion
• Heat Transfer
• Compressor Aero
• Turbine Aero
• Materials & Processes
• Development Test
• Aftermarket Engineering
• Performance
• Customer Services

During the candidate selection process, you will be placed in a functional department that leverages your current skill set and future interests. Rotations will combine departments and roles to supplement final placement and candidate preference, allowing you to stretch and learn. Upon completion of the program, you will join the selected department.

Requirements

• In the process of obtaining or have obtained a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering program such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemistry, or related field
• Overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
• Previous internship and/or relevant work experience
• Technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Must be able and willing to relocate to San Diego, CA and work onsite full time

This program is ideal for those building foundational skills in this field, generally within the first 0–2 years of their career.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience (coursework or internship) in turbomachinery concepts, designs, or maintenance
• High energy level and sense of urgency
• Good business and technical judgment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks
• Previous co-op or internship experience
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Pay

Base salary for this role ranges from $92,500 to $118,000. Actual salary will be based on experience.

Benefits

• 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

*Eligibility rules apply.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position.