Senior NPI Mechanical Design Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Solar Turbines Incorporated, a Caterpillar subsidiary in San Diego, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex turbomachinery design within an agile team. You will create and refine 3D models, drawings, and BOMs, ensuring safety and manufacturability from concept to implementation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and address design risks while delivering high-quality solutions on schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing complex mechanical systems and products.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, drawings, BOM development, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into engineering solutions with Product Owners and teams.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Champion safe design practices across manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Identify root causes and implement effective technical solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Support risk identification and mitigation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

3D modeling

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile/Scrum teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys SpaceClaim

Windchill

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. 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:

• 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.