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2025 Entry Level Field Service Engineer

Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Career Area : Product Support

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 is looking for candidates with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a discipline or focus in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aeronautical Engineering. This position is specifically a 4-year rotation program for entry level / early talent individuals. The selected candidate will spend the first year in Solar's Early Talent Training Program at Solar's Global Headquarters in San Diego, CA with additional assignments at Solar's Worldwide Overhaul Facility in DeSoto, TX.

While attending training in San Diego and Texas, the successful candidate will receive both on-line web-based training, in-class Instructor Led Training, and lab based hands-on training. Additional structured on-the-job training which focuses on a broad exposure to Solar's products and the Customer Service organization will be conducted in the field and supervised by one of Solar's Domestic District offices. The structured on-the-job training will be coordinated with our commissioning and maintenance field teams at customer sites, controls engineering assignments, Customer Service Response Center (San Diego, CA), and our Worldwide Overhaul Facility (DeSoto, TX).

The selected candidate will be mentored by experienced Regional Field Engineers (RFE's) and Field Service Representatives (FSR's) while conducting all hands-on training. Upon conclusion of the 12 months Early Talent Training Program, the candidate will commit to spending 3 additional years at ONE of our U.S. district offices as a Field Service Engineer / Representative. At this time, the selected candidate will be given a company vehicle to travel to customer sites within the district. This is a hands-on position, with a requirement for extensive travel, overtime, relocation, customer service interface / interaction, and possible offshore assignments.

This position is responsible for :

  • Providing technical and administrative support to our District offices in support of our customer's machinery. The chosen candidate must be well versed in both Solar and customer Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management Systems; ensuring compliance to specified EHS requirements and best practices, as well as providing guidance to other Field Service Representatives and other personnel who will be visiting customer sites or facilities.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in an Engineering discipline.
  • Must be able and willing to travel, relocate, and work overtime.
  • High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.
  • Ability to handle high pressure deadlines and situations, and communicate in a professional manner.
  • 0-2 years related experience
  • Compensation & Benefits

    Base salary for this role is $73,500. 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development
  • Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines
  • Relocation :

    Partial relocation assistance is available for this role.

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    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 :

    January 2, 2025 - April 30, 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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    Salary : $73,500

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