Engineering – SPE Entry Level Rotation Program

Job Description

Engineering – SPE Entry Level Rotation Program | Caterpillar Inc.

The Tone:
This is an early career role within the Solutions.Platforms.Engineered. (SPE) Entry Level Rotation Program at Caterpillar Inc., located in San Diego, CA. Caterpillar builds a better world by solving problems and creating stronger, more sustainable communities through its global team. This rotation program is designed to develop the next generation of highly competent engineers, providing a strong technical foundation and broad exposure to Solar Turbines’ product lifecycle. The program aims to prepare individuals for a challenging and rewarding engineering career by fostering technical skills and an enterprise perspective.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)
• Pay: $92500–$118000 yearly
• Team: Works within various engineering departments during a four-rotation program, ultimately aligning with management for a long-term assignment in an engineering organization.
• Mission: To develop well-rounded and highly competent entry-level engineers through a structured rotation program, building foundational skills and broad company exposure.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Product Development: Assist in product development efforts, contributing to innovation and design.
• Software Engineering: Engage in software development tasks, which may include HMI Display projects.
• Hands-On Experience: Participate in hands-on shop floor experiences to understand product manufacturing and assembly.
• Design Contribution: Contribute to Systems or Mechanical design projects within various departments.
• Business Integration: Interface with critical non-engineering roles to develop an understanding of the product life cycle and how the business operates.

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