Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Turbomachinery NPI

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join Solar Turbine’s Package & Systems Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) team.

You will design, develop, and implement package systems for industrial gas turbine products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in mechanical design, engineering and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling (Creo).
• Proficiency with ANSYS SpaceClaim and analysis methodologies.
• Proficiency in FEA and CFD analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain detailed 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Participate in the NPI process from concept to production, including prototyping and validation.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and maintenance of gas turbine packages.
• Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, drawings, and test reports.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Creo

ANSYS SpaceClaim

FEA

CFD

Agile Scrum

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Creo

ANSYS Space Claim

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join Solar Turbine’s Package & Systems Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) team.

You will design, develop, and implement package systems for industrial gas turbine products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.