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Technical Training Instructor

Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

What you will do:

Prepare and delivers technical instruction in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of products and other related advanced technical topics.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts technical training courses to customers, field service teams and employees in a wide range of applications of the product line.
  • Support in new product training programs, including print documentation, video and computer-based training under the leadership and guidance of a technical editor/instructional designer.
  • Support in the evaluation, specification, and makes recommendations for purchase of hardware (test equipment, computers, other specialized equipment) and software required to support advanced technical courses.
  • Provides leadership, guidance and training to Level 1 and 2 instructors in the areas of product/technical knowledge, instructional skills, course preparation, and instructional materials revision.

Skills

  • Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Maintaining Focus: Understanding of the importance of keeping sight of current responsibilities and ability to bring thoughts and tasks to completion.
  • Instructional Skills: Knowledge of relevant instructional skills concepts; ability to deliver instructional content to meet the learning needs of a target population.
  • Training Delivery: Knowledge of methods and tools of training delivery; Ability to deliver learning solutions for desired training outcomes.
  • Training Needs Analysis: Knowledge of tools, techniques and methods of training needs analyses; ability to identify what people need to learn for successful individual and organizational performance.
  • Training Operations: Knowledge of training processes and procedures; ability to implement training related tasks and programs to ensure smooth daily and strategic training operations.

What you will have:

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent with minimum 3 years working as FSR, test cell engineer or overhaul.
  • Knowledge of Solar Turbomachinery and its Control System
  • Demonstrated experience conducting technical presentations
  • Demonstrated experience investigating and self-learning technical aspects of Solar equipment.

What will set you apart:

  • Successfully completed Train the Trainer course
  • Knowledge of Instructional Techniques
  • Comfortable speaking in public
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability as change leader and in conflict resolution.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,704.00 - $169,056.00

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:

June 1, 2026 - June 7, 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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Salary : $112,704 - $169,056

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