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The individual works independently, or as a key member of a develop team to support the development testing and evaluation of turbomachinery products. Individual plans and coordinates complex work assignments and department projects with minimal technical direction and routinely applies advanced technical training, procedures and equipment to support test or metrology activities. Individual develops written test, calibration, operation and maintenance procedures and trains fellow technicians in lower salary grade positions.
DIMENSIONS
The individual is regarded as a department-recognized technical authority, possessing comprehensive knowledge one or more areas of test or measurement sciences. Responsibilities involve operation, calibration or maintenance of equipment required to support production, development, first article and NPI products, performing fabrication, setup, installation, and evaluation functions in support of engineering projects. Impact of decisions will affect key projects or program deliverables.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Provides direction to test technicians and coordination of complex work assignments and department projects.
Coordinates work between various projects to support testing objectives and prioritizes inputs from competing interests.
Frequently required to develop solutions to difficult technical problems. •Develops new techniques or procedures and evaluates and introduces new equipment to enhance safety, quality and velocity.
Troubleshoots difficult technical issues.
Transitions between related work areas to make significant contributions.
Applies fundamentals of data evaluation, error and uncertainty analysis and equipment calibration fundamentals.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Understands, complies and advocates company EHS procedures and frequently coaches others for safety.
Plans and coordinates complex work assignments and department projects independently or as a member of a team.
Demonstrates sound technical judgment and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical problems.
Serves as the department focal point for expertise and knowledge in at least one key skill areas.
Trains and mentors lower salary grade technicians. Relied upon to apply refined, specialized technical expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS
The position requires 5+ years of applicable technician experience and training with demonstrated knowledge of Solar’s turbomachinery products, with emphasis on testing and/or metrology methods.
Applicable technical Associates’ degree, or equivalent.
Compensation & Benefits
$38.74-$58.10
Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401(k) Savings Plan including company match
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines
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,
Posting Dates:
May 21, 2026 - June 4, 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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Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). 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, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
