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Solar Turbines Incorporated

$133K/yr

... Solar Turbines! The gas compressor overhaul and restage team services Solar's centrifugal line of compressors. This role interfaces with engineering, business development and the broader planning ...

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Mechanic

Spring Valley, CA · On-site

$26 - $36.05/hr

Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc ... Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches ...

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Mechanic

Jamul, CA · On-site

$26 - $36.05/hr

Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc ... Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches ...

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Mechanic

San Diego, CA · On-site

$26 - $36.05/hr

Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc ... Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches ...

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Mechanic

Escondido, CA · On-site

$26 - $36.05/hr

Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc ... Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches ...

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Mechanic

San Diego, CA

$26/hr

Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc ... Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches ...

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Mechanic

San Diego, CA · On-site

$26/hr

Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc ... Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches ...

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Do workers at Solar Turbines get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Does Solar Turbines pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

At Solar Turbines, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
36% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from Solar Turbines affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Solar Turbines?

Most people get paid time off work.
88% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Solar Turbines worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do Solar Turbines workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Solar Turbines?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Solar Turbines managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Solar Turbines spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Solar Turbines?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
87% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Solar Turbines good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
92% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
90% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Solar Turbines?

Some people feel stressed out here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Solar Turbines?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Solar Turbines?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people think Solar Turbines’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
57% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Solar Turbines is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
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2027 Entry Level Suppler Technical Engineer

Solar Turbines Incorporated

San Diego, CA • On-site

$92K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Solar Turbines rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

82nd of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Career Area:
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.
2027 Entry Level Suppler Technical Engineer
Under close supervision, the supplier technical engineer participates in engineering activities, learning Solar methods and procedures for design, research, development, test, and installation of Solar turbomachinery products. The supplier technical engineer completes assignments under direction of more experienced engineers. Work is normally performed according to specific, detailed instructions, with latitude to act independently increasing with the individual's professional development.
Graduate engineers can be assigned various rotations through the above activities, spending 2 - 6 months in departments within turbomachinery engineering.
This supplier technical engineering (STE) role supports the DeSoto, Texas turbine overhaul activities:
  • Supplier Technical Engineers have technical accountability for ensuring that parts produced by suppliers meet Solar's requirements.
  • They communicate technical requirements with suppliers, perform engineering specification review, provide Configuration Management input, manage Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) setups, tooling management, and follow up on any technical production support needs at the supplier.
  • Collaborates with Sourcing Specialist, Buyer, Supply Chain Coordinator, other Solar Engineering Subject Matter Expert and Supplier to improve supplier cost, quality, and throughput.
  • Able to understand supplier technical issues and provide ideas and solutions to resolve complex and challenging problems.
  • Provide technical direction/collaboration on remanufactured turbomachinery components with Aftermarket Design Engineering for reparability considerations.
  • Evaluate suppliers for a wide range of (re)manufacturing capabilities (welding, brazing, coating, etc.) provide technical support in the supplier selection and development processes.
  • Provides leadership in the resolution of quality problems associated with the purchased/subcontracted materials, including containment, continued production support, and Root Cause and Corrective Action investigation.
  • Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and (re)manufacturing.
  • Coordinates with engineering personnel on matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD), and New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Participate in design and process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Works with Design Engineering to Disposition Reject Notices (RNs) and RTAs (Request for Technical Authorization) Leads the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and develops the FAPITP (First Article Production Inspection Test Plan) with initial input from Design/Repair Development Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have Engineering degree (preferred degrees include: mechanical, industrial or manufacturing)
  • 0-3 years of technical experience
  • Must be willing to travel 25% (Ability to travel internationally)
  • Minimum of a 2.8 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Willing to relocate/be in DeSoto, TX
  • Must support in-office work (Onsite)
  • Engineering practices & process planning (interpretation of drawings, tooling concepts, NDT, Functional Test, etc.)
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, ability to use and communicate statistical and problem solving tools
  • Project Management skills
  • Corrective action and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Internships/coops/academic research/project work in manufacturing, design, process engineering
  • Turbomachinery experience - design / manufacturing / hands-on / field experience
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies (turning, milling, etc.) and knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Design Engineering skills (including mechanical design experience, GD&T, and the use of Pro-E/CADD).
  • Technical product knowledge (including metallurgy, coatings).

Summary Pay Range:
$92,500, to $118,000.
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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