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Job Description
The Fleet Engineer rotation program is a 3-year program. The first year will be spent in training focused on a broad exposure to Solar's products and the Customer Service organization. After the 14 months of training, the candidate must commit to spending 2 additional years at 1 of our U.S. district offices as a Fleet Engineer. At this time, the selected candidate will be given a company vehicle to travel. The training provided will be a combination of classroom and online training, significant hands-on training, structured on the job training in the field, and mentored controls system training at various Solar locations including:
San Diego, CA

• Administrative modules

• Safety Training

• Gas Turbine Package Familiarization training

• Control Systems training

• Customer Services Experience

Mabank, TX

• Principles & Applications of Control Systems

• Borescope of Turbine Engines

• Power Generation and Gas Compression

• Rigging & lifting of large components

• Alignment

• Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting

While in San Diego and Texas (the first 8 months of training), the successful candidate will receive:

• On-line web-based training and classroom training.

• Commissioning and maintenance field assignments at customer sites.

• Controls engineering assignment.

• Exposure to the Customer Service Response Center and QHSE training.

• Time in engine teardown, build and test and field assignments at customer sites.

During the following 6 months:

• Candidate will be trained on all aspects of Machinery.

• Management Services and support a Solar Fleet Manager in a U.S. District Office.

• Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

This is a hands-on position which requires heavy travel and overtime, relocation, heavy customer-interface, and possible offshore assignments. This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to Fleet Managers in maintaining and managing machinery management Agreements between Solar and customers. The Engineer facilitates equipment failure investigations and root cause determination with appropriate groups; compiles and submits engineering reports and analysis to fleet managers for review; supports fleet manager with alert management, preventative action reports, value tracking, and compilation of monthly reports and submission to customers.
He/She/They will participate in and support onsite condition assessments. Fleet engineer will also support fleet manager with service bulletin compliance and implementation of corrective actions as well as follow up on pending issues defined within issue tracker. Fleet engineer must be well versed in both Solar and customer Health Safety Security and Environment management systems. Ensure compliance to the Health Safety Security and Environment requirements, best practices and provide overviews to Field Service Representatives and other personnel who will be visiting customer site.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
• Minimum of bachelor'sdegree in engineering
• Must be able and willing to travel, relocate, and work overtime.
• High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.
• Ability to handle stress and communicate in a professional manner.
• 0-2 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work in extreme or adverse environments. High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.

• Ability to handle stress and work in a high-pressure environment.

• Communicate in a professional manner.

• Previous Internship or related work experience with customer facing activities strongly preferred.

Summary Pay Range:
$72,360.00 - $108,540.00
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:
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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 23, 2026 - December 30, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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