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Principal Control Systems Development Engineer

Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
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.

Join Solar Turbines and help shape the future of energy solutions! We’re looking for a driven and innovative team member to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team using agile development practices. In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you’ll design and deliver advanced control systems for turbomachinery packages, combining controls software development with electrical loop schematic design. You’ll be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle, from concept and detailed design to manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and transitioning products into standard offerings. If you’re passionate about creating impactful solutions and driving innovation, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

What You Need To Have:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or commensurate experience
  • 8 years of industry experience

Technical Excellence:

  • Strong understanding of turbomachinery subsystems and balance of plant operations
  • Proficiency in creating electrical loop schematics using Promis-e
  • Experience with control systems, particularly RSLogix 5000
  • Ability to interpret and work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Field or test cell experience in commissioning or troubleshooting
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Experience applying the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process

Summary Pay Range:

$120,299.00 - $180,449.00

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

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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Salary : $120,299 - $180,449

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