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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.

Solar Turbines Incorporated seeks Sr. Test Engineer at its facility located at 215 Centre Park Blvd, Desoto, TX 75115. Plan, schedule, coordinate, conduct and document moderately complex development test programs typically involving newly developed and untested turbomachinery products which may include a variety or complex features. Provide technical leadership-to lower-level Test Engineers. Work on or in support of a wide variety of testing programs, many of which involve complex test procedures, equipment, instrumentation and facilities, often not fully developed and previously qualified. Significant gaps typically exist for resolution of critical program challenges, requiring substantial modification and adaptation of the standard testing methods available. Work with minimal direct supervision, while providing comprehensive technical direction to subordinate engineers, Experiment Shop and Test Lab personnel. Exercise independent technical judgment within area of testing expertise. There is supervisory approval on proposed plans for test programs. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting overall objectives, schedules and budgets. Conduct development test programs of varying complexity, including involvement with complex major programs requiring significant interdepartmental coordination and detailed conceptual test, equipment and facilities planning and provisioning. Propose and specify resources, direct moderately complex testing or support operations, and analyze and communicate test results. Activities typically involve costly test articles and test facilities in a potentially hazardous test cell environment. Technical leader on assignment with responsibility for monitoring work of others. Perform major role in coordination of all activities for assigned test programs with personnel from a variety of departments and occasionally with vendors and customers. Represent the group in providing solutions to moderately complex technical problems associated with specific testing programs. Test work results contribute to achievement of overall product development or improvement program goals. Hardware oriented test programs are inherently costly and demand careful allocation and efficient utilization of resources. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience as a Gas turbine test engineer or in the oil and gas and power generation industry, or a related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Programming control systems and PLCs (ladder and function block logic) and RSLogix5 and Studio Designer 5000; (2) Precision instrumentation and pressure transmitters; (3) Generator control including excitation and voltage regulation; (4) Variable frequency drive control and VFD devices for varying speed/torque to rotating motors and driven machinery; (5) Dynamic vibration and interpreting common dynamic vibration plots; (6) Rotor trim balance and calculation of trim balance solutions on rotating machinery exhibiting imbalanced induced vibration; (7) Tuning combustion flame temperature with fuel and air via controls or hardware to reduce combustion acoustics and emissions to meet customer requirements; and (8) Aerothermal performance and energy transfer via thermodynamics including measurement calculations and effects of air/fuel/exhaust flow characteristics on turbine performance. Telecommuting: 1 day/week.

Summary Pay Range:

$121,098.00 - $163,252.00

Compensation and benefits 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

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers , search **[** **Sr. Test Engineer / Reference #** **R0000301418** **]. #LI-DNI**

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 18, 2025 - August 17, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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