Principal Rotordynamics Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Job summary

Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, invites an experienced Rotordynamics Design Engineer to advance gas compressor rotordynamics. You will work within cross‑functional teams to develop, validate, and troubleshoot vibration‑related solutions, in a highly collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree, extensive turbomachinery experience, and strong CFD/rotordynamics knowledge, with clear communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive work experience in turbomachinery design.
• Advanced knowledge of lateral and torsional rotordynamics.
• Advanced knowledge of steady-state and transient CFD analysis, preferably with rotordynamics.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong accountability, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform lateral rotordynamic analysis of gas compressors.
• Use advanced tools to support existing technologies and develop new ones.
• Improve rotordynamic prediction capabilities through CFD analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on New Products and development programs.
• Support complex compressor development and validation tests.
• Provide field, test cell and manufacturing support to troubleshoot vibration problems.

Skills

Rotordynamics

Turbomachinery design

CFD analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fortran

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

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 35 megawatts. Solar is also a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

The Rotordynamics Design Engineer position is a challenging assignment for candidates who aspire to excel in rotordynamics of turbomachinery. This role is a part of a team which supports a broad range of activities and high-profile development initiatives within Solar. The successful candidate will support in developing new rotordynamic solutions to expand offerings in Solar’s gas compressor product line. They will also evaluate and provide rotordynamic solutions to meet customer requirements from field and sales organizations. This role will work with cross-functional teams to support high-value product solutions and help bring them to completion including manufacturing and testing. This is a highly collaborative environment that offers ample opportunities to grow professionally.

What you will do:

• Lateral rotordynamic analysis of gas compressors.
• Use state of the art tools to support existing technologies and develop new ones.
• Support improvement in rotordynamic prediction capabilities through CFD analysis.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to support New Products and development programs.
• Support complex compressor development and validation tests.
• Provide field, test cell and manufacturing support to troubleshoot and solve vibration problems.
• Support validation testing of rotordynamic technologies.

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Targeted Salary: $120, 600.00 - $150,374.00

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Extensive work experience in turbomachinery design
• Advanced knowledge of lateral and torsional rotordynamics
• Advanced knowledge steady-state and transient CFD analysis, preferably with application to rotordynamics
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong accountability, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

Top candidates will also have:

• Graduate or Post-graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Fortran programming
• Strong understanding of finite element analysis methods
• Familiarity with vibration measurement, analysis and diagnosis; preferably in testing, commissioning, and/or field service applications

Summary Pay Range:

Pay Range: $120,600.00 - $180,900.00

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:

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

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.

Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.

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 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.