SPE Entry Level Rotation Program Engineer

Job Description

SPE Entry Level Rotation Program Engineer | Caterpillar Inc.

The Tone:
This is an early career rotation program at Caterpillar Inc., specifically within Solar Turbines, located in San Diego, CA. When you join, you become part of a global team dedicated to building a better world through their work. This role contributes to creating stronger, more sustainable communities by developing the next generation of well-rounded and highly competent engineers for Solar Turbines, a company that provides energy solutions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)
• Pay: $92500–$118000 yearly
• Team: Solutions.Platforms.Engineered. (SPE) program within Solar Turbines
• Mission: Build a strong technical foundation and broad exposure to prepare for a successful engineering career within Solar Turbines.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engineering Rotations: Complete four six-month rotations across diverse departments such as Systems Development, Product Maintenance, Software Development, and Mechanical Design.
• Project Contribution: Contribute directly to projects ranging from product development and software engineering to hands-on shop floor experiences and detailed design work.
• Business Acumen: Understand the product life cycle and how the business operates by interfacing with critical non-engineering roles.
• Knowledge Acquisition: Acquire comprehensive product knowledge and develop an enterprise perspective across different facets of Solar Turbines.
• Career Foundation: Build a strong technical foundation and professional network in preparation for a challenging and rewarding long-term engineering career.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience: 0-3 years of related experience, including previous internship and/or relevant work experience in an engineering field. Must be able and willing to relocate to San Diego, CA.
• Skills: Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, strong verbal and written communication, good business and technical judgment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Bonus: High energy level and sense of urgency, ideal for those building foundational skills within their first 0–2 years of their career.