Caterpillar, Inc

NPI Entry Level Rotational Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$92K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering program (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemistry, etc.)
  • Overall GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Previous internship or relevant work experience.
  • Technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
  • Willingness to relocate to San Diego, CA and work onsite full time.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in two to four rotations across various engineering departments.
  • Build a technical foundation in gas turbine products.
  • Engage in challenging assignments to enhance problem-solving skills.
  • Develop an enterprise perspective and understanding of the organization.
  • Network with professionals across the Solar Turbines organization.

Benefits

  • Annual incentive bonus plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
  • Generous paid time off plan including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance and parental leave options
  • Access to employee assistance programs and voluntary benefits
  • Career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Career Area:

Job Description:

Program Goals:
  • Begin building technical foundation
  • Provide challenging assignments
  • Create broad exposure to Solar Turbines organization and application
  • Acquire gas turbine product knowledge
  • Develop enterprise perspective
  • Begin network building
  • Preparation for a challenging and rewarding engineering career


Each program consists of two (2) to four (4) rotations with a Four to Six-month duration in departments such as:
  • Mechanical Design
  • Mechanical Design Methods
  • Combustion
  • Heat Transfer
  • Compressor Aero
  • Turbine Aero
  • Materials & Processes
  • Development Test
  • Aftermarket Engineering
  • Performance
  • Customer Services


During the candidate selection process, the candidate will be selected for a particular functional department that leverages their current skill set and future interests, rotations will be a combination of departments/roles that will supplement final placement and candidate preference to stretch and learn and upon completion of the program the selected candidate joins the selected department.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • In the process of obtaining or have obtained a minimum of a bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering program such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemistry, ect
  • Overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Previous Internship and/or relevant work experience.
  • Technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
  • Must be able and willing to relocate to San Diego, CA and be in office full time.
  • Ideal for those building foundational skills in this field, generally within the first 0-2 years of their career


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience (Course work or internship) in turbomachinery concepts, designs, maintenance
  • High energy level and sense of urgency.
  • Good business / technical judgment.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.
  • Previous co-op or Internship experience.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.


Compensation & Benefits

Base salary for this role ranges from $92,500, to $118,000. Actual salary will be based on experience. 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
  • Career Development


#2026ETPosting

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:
June 4, 2026 - June 10, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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