Senior NPI Mechanical Design Engineer

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; 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 a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Platforms, Technologies, and NPI group.

You will apply mechanical engineering principles from concept to implementation on turbomachinery products, collaborating with Field Service, Manufacturing, and other teams. Focus areas include safety, reliability, and manufacturability throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience designing complex mechanical systems and engineered products.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (Ansys SpaceClaim, Creo) and drafting/BOM processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into actionable engineering solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop mechanical design that meets performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability targets.
• Maintain 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
• Champion safe design practices across development lifecycle.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement effective solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.

Skills

3D modeling

Engineering judgment

Communication skills

Turbomachinery knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys SpaceClaim

Creo

BOM development (Windchill, Linked Data)

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

Engineering

Job Description

The Platforms, Technologies, and NPI group is at the forefront of developing innovative, next-generation turbomachinery products and technologies. We are seeking a highly capable and technically proficient Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an agile development team focused on delivering high-impact solutions.

In this role, you will apply mechanical engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges and support product development from concept through implementation. You will work closely with Field Service, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Development, and other engineering organizations to develop practical, high-quality solutions with safety as a foundational consideration throughout the product lifecycle.

As a member of a small, high-performing team, you will be expected to proactively identify and address gaps that impact project success, taking ownership of challenges wherever needed to help the team achieve its objectives. This may include support of system integration activities, installation requirements, interface definition, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and development teams to translate customer, business, and product requirements into actionable engineering solutions.
• Develop creative mechanical design solutions that meet performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product documentation.
• Champion safe design practices by considering the safety of manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance personnel throughout the product development process.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Evaluate design alternatives and technical tradeoffs related to performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and risk.
• Support technical risk identification and mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ownership by taking on new challenges and acquiring cross-functional skills to enhance team capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of complex mechanical systems and engineered products.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling (Ansys SpaceClaim and/or Creo), engineering drawings, BOM development (Windchill, Linked Data), and configuration management.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with limited supervision and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with turbomachinery, rotating equipment, gas turbine systems, or related industrial equipment preferred.

Top Candidates will also have

• Experience developing and reviewing mechanical installation drawings and/or hydro-mechanical drawings
• Experience working in Agile development environments and Scrum teams, with a demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address gaps to support team success.

Summary Pay Range

$112,704.00 - $169,056.00

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
• 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.

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.