Electronic Assembler

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Electric/Electronic Assembler in San Diego to plan, lay out, fabricate parts and build electrical wiring components for production and first article units.

You will work from schematics and engineering drawings, install wiring harnesses, review changes, and perform rework as needed. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and learning new processes within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 3 months of electrical assembly experience.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Experience with wire branding, material kitting, electrical panel build-up, electrical panel wiring, box/console build-up, box/console cross-wiring, visual inspections, and re-work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, develop, fabricate parts, and build electrical / electronic wiring aids. Works from schematics, wiring diagrams, standard work sheets, engineering detail drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.
• Review planning releases and engineering changes for their effect on wiring assemblies to incorporate required changes. May perform work operations under direct guidance where adequate information has not yet been determined.
• Select, brand, cut, route, fasten, sleeve, tie and lug wires; assemble and install wiring harnesses; locate, drill, mount, and fasten components; install in proper sequence in control consoles, junction boxes, instrument/relay panels, resistors, capacitors, filters, diodes, circuit boards, heat and speed sensors, transformers, meters, malfunction status indicators, circuit breakers, and fuses.
• Demonstrate initiative, multi-task, and maintain safety and quality in all tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

People skills

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

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.

Career Area

Job Description

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.

Layout, fabricate parts, and build electrical / electronic wiring components. Perform complete operations to fabricate, assemble and install production and / or first article units, such as control consoles, junction boxes, instrument panels, relay panels and battery racks in a manner that aligns with standards for safety, quality, velocity, and cost.

WORK PERFORMED

• Plan, layout, develop, fabricate parts, and build electrical / electronic wiring aids. Works from schematics, wiring diagrams, standard work sheets, engineering detail drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.
• Review planning releases and engineering changes for their effect on wiring assemblies to incorporate required changes. May perform work operations under direct guidance where adequate information has not yet been determined and furnished. Select, brand, cut, route, fasten, sleeve, tie and lug wires; assemble and install wiring harnesses; locate, drill, mount, and fasten components; install in proper sequence in control consoles, junction boxes, instrument/relay panels, resistors, capacitors, filters, diodes, circuit boards, heat and speed sensors, transformers, meters, malfunction status indicators, circuit breakers, and fuses. Perform rework of the nature and level of difficulty described herein.
• A successful candidate will have good organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, positive people skills and the ability to focus on minute details. Candidate must have demonstrated initiative and be self-motivated to learn new software, processes, and skills with positive energy within a dynamic team.
• In addition, candidate must have the willingness to learn, capability to successfully demonstrate, and desire to routinely perform all tasks / operations of the Electric / Electronic Assembler classification in a safe manner to the quality standard; including, wire branding, material kitting, electrical panel build-up, electrical panel wiring, box/console build-up, box/console cross-wiring, visual inspections, green changes, red changes, and overhead crane use.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• At least 3 months of electrical assembly experience
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Must be willing to work any shift
• Experience with wire branding, material kitting, electrical panel build-up, electrical panel wiring, box/console build-up, box/console cross-wiring, visual inspections, and re-work.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of Electrical Assembly Experience
• Blue print or layout schematic reading experience is highly preferred
• Proven experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred
• Forklift & Overhead Crane Experience

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $20.00, to $29.67.

Compensation and benefits 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.

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
• Sign on Bonus
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates

October 5, 2026 - October 19, 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.

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