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.

Job Description

Solar Turbines Incorporated, the leading designer and manufacturer of Industrial Gas Turbines in the 1 to 24 MW size range, has exciting opportunities for upcoming graduates to join our world-class team of turbomachinery professionals as we work together to develop new product capability aimed at reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and burning low-to-zero carbon fuels.

The Gas Turbine Products Engineering internship program within Turbomachinery Products (TMP) is designed to provide students with challenging assignments within gas turbine product design and development activities. Our organization is built from diverse engineering functions including Mechanical Design, Materials and Processes, Gear and Rotor Systems Engineering, Condition Based Engineering, Aftermarket Engineering, and Turbine Production Engineering. Under the guidance of a mentor, interns are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real industry situations.

Responsibilities may include analytical simulations (FEA), development engine or component testing, materials research and analysis, failure analysis, design changes for product improvements, engine assembly support, production test support, manufacturing support, and development of design tools. The design and development efforts are in support of high-level product needs of durability, reliability, performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Out of classroom Internship Opportunities:

Interns will get the opportunity to join a Solar Turbine employee resource group, receive mentorship, engage in special events and luncheons with peers, hear from keynote speakers and much more. These openings will allow interns to benefit in the following ways:

• Network with other members in the employee resource groups.

• Opportunities to support other departments across business units.

• Have a voice to share ideas on topics that matter most in a free-flowing space.

• Get Inspired by those around you to take needed actions in your own community.

• Learn how to navigate the corporate workspace and excel in future endeavors.

• Exciting activities and lunches to enjoy with fellow interns creating lasting memories.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Engineering or other relevant degree.

• Classified by your school as either a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.

• Overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous co-op/internship experience.

• Problem solving skills.

• 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.

Compensation:

The hourly compensation for this role is $22.30-$39.00. Actual compensation will be determined by graduation year and degree type.

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Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Relocation is available for this position.

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:
September 19, 2024 - December 31, 2024

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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