2027 - Entry Level Field Service Engineer

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Health Savings Account

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. invites applicants for the 2027 Entry Level Field Service Representative program in San Diego, CA. The 3–4 year rotation includes classroom, online and hands-on training across product lines, with a subsequent 3-year field assignment at district offices.

A company vehicle is provided and travel to customer facilities is frequent. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field by Summer 2026, a 2.8 GPA, and willingness to relocate and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering by summer 2026
• Minimum GPA 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
• Willingness to travel, relocate, and work overtime
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Able to work in extreme or adverse environments; high integrity and self-confidence
• Ability to handle stress in a high-pressure environment
• Professional communication
• Previous internship or related customer-facing experience preferred

Job description

Career Area:

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

2027Entry Level Field ServiceRepresentative

The Field Service Representative rotation is a3–4-yearprogram. The first year will be spent in training focused on a broad exposure to Solar’s products and the Customer Service organization.

The training provided will be a combination of classroom and online training, significant hands‑on training, structured on the job training in the field, and mentored controls system training at various Solar locations including:

San Diego, CA

• Administrative modules

• Safety Training

• Gas Turbine Package Familiarization training

• Control Systems training

• Customer Services Experience

Mabank, TX

• Principles & Applications of Control Systems

• Borescope of Turbine Engines

• Power Generation and Gas Compression

• Rigging &liftingof large components

• Alignment

• Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting

After the 1 year of classroom and hands on training, a commitment of 3additionalyears at thehiringdistrict offices as a Field Service Representative isrequired.

At this time, a company vehicle to travel will be provided.This position requires significant travel and interface in customer facilities. Frequent communication with the customer and technical personnel isrequiredwhile diagnosing turbine package and balance of plant related issues. In addition, a commitment to working safely and with little supervision in the field environment whilemaintaininga high degree of responsibility and professionalism is needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Will have receivedminimumof abachelor’sdegree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Related Engineering degree by summer2026.

• Minimumoverall GPA ofa2.8on a 4.0 scale.

• Must be willing and able to travel,relocate, and work overtime.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude experience.

• 0-3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work in extreme or adverse environments. High integrity anda high levelof self-confidence.

• Ability to handle stress and work in a high-pressure environment.

• Communicate in a professional manner.

• PreviousInternshipor related work experience with customer facing activities strongly preferred.

Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 22, 2026 - July 29, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.