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EngineeringJob Description:
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Join Customer Services!We are looking for a new colleague to join our Customer Services EAME Business Development team. This position will be based in Solar Turbines’ office in Prague, Czech Republic, and will report to the EAME Project Applications Engineering Area Manager. This position works on-site full time.The Applications Engineer is responsible for preparing technical and commercial proposals for Solar package upgrades, including controls, turbine systems, gas compressors, and generators, as requested by the Sales Account Manager. The Applications Engineer will review each request and apply knowledge, using the tools provided, to select suitable solution(s) from the available range of products and services.Key Functions
- Review customer specifications and requirements.
- Work with Sales Account Managers on customer expectations and sales strategy.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to help develop solutions for technical problems.
- Maintain a focus on quality to develop technical solutions that align with customer objectives and budget targets.
- Travel to customer sites, when required, to survey equipment and prepare proposals based on actual package conditions (2-4 times a year).
- Support customer meetings, both online and in person, as needed.
- Coordinate with other company departments and groups as part of response coordination for sales and customer inquiries.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
- Participate in handover meetings with the Project Execution team, identifying critical commercial and technical requirements.
Candidate Minimum Requirements
- A university degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace).
- 4+ years of experience with industrial rotating equipment, with preference to gas turbines
- Fluency in English (spoken and written). Knowledge of additional languages such as French, German, or Spanish is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Base Minimum Pay:
Kč1,162,644.00Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
November 2, 2026 - November 16, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
- At least 4 years of experience with industrial rotating equipment, preferably gas turbines
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of French, German, or Spanish
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.
