Rotordynamics Systems Design Engineer

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3 Locations
In-Office
121K-181K Annually
Entry level
Energy
The Role
Designs and analyzes gas turbine rotors, bearings, and adjacent structures; supports manufacturing, testing, field troubleshooting, vibration data acquisition, product health diagnostics, and process improvements. Collaborates with production engineers, shop personnel, test engineers, and field teams on rotordynamic system performance and recommendations.
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Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Rotordynamics Systems Engineer responsible for Gas Turbine rotor and bearings design, manufacture, test and after-market troubleshooting and diagnostics support.

Scope includes responsibility for rotors, bearings, adjacent engine static structures, as well as interaction with package accessory and control systems.

Design responsibilities will include single-component design, system-level design
(rotordynamic analyses), and applied process improvements (balancing methodology, production sequences, or testing plans).
Manufacturing support responsibilities will involve regular collaboration with production engineers and shop personnel to provide guidance for manufacturing of components critical to rotordynamic system behavior.

Field and test support responsibilities will involve regular interaction with test engineers and field personnel to ensure proper acquisition of vibration data, diagnose and assess product health, and provide trouble-shooting recommendations.

 

Summary Pay Range:

$120,600.00 - $180,900.00

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

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 
This position requires working onsite five days a week. 


Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 18, 2026 - August 24, 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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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
5,640 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Solar Turbines provides gas turbine packages and services for oil and gas and power generation industries, including gas compressor restage and overhaul, service parts, gas turbine overhaul, machinery management, technical training, modular solutions, and microgrid energy storage solutions.

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