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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.

ENTRY LEVEL ENGINEERING ROTATION - Oil & Gas Business and Technical Development Program

The Oil & Gas Business and Technical Development program prepares individuals to drive development of innovative energy solutions for our global customer base. This 3-year rotational program will be based out of Solar Turbines’ Houston area facilities in the Oil & Gas business group. The development plan will include three rotations, each rotation will be one year, through three different teams within the same overall Construction Services business unit. The purpose of the program is to start the training and development of the next generation of highly capable and competent professionals to participate in the emerging energy transition through a coordinated rotation program.

Assignments involved in the program can include:

• Project Management
• Customer Order Management
• Project Controls
• Machining & Robotic Welding Technologies
• Manufacturing (Fabrication & Packaging) Processes
• Process Improvement Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Root Cause Analysis
• ProE CAD and AutoCAD for Manufacturing
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able and willing to relocate to Houston area in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship and/or relevant work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment.
• High energy level and sense of urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good business / technical judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.

Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 28, 2026 - October 11, 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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