Engineering Assistant

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Engineering co-op positions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in supporting gas turbine product and development activities. Under the guidance of a mentor, co-op’s are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations. Typical co-op projects provide the opportunity to analyze and develop turbomachinery assembly documentation and work instructions and detailed part repairs in support of a variety of gas turbine product lines. Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, engine assembly support, research and analysis of design changes for product improvements, manufacturing support, design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability, performance, cost, serviceability and manufacturability. Minimum Qualifications : • Currently in the process of obtaining a 4-year or advanced degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. • Classified by your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or currently attending graduate school. • Overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. • Technical knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals. Preferred Qualifications : • Previous co-op/internship experience. • Preference for candidates with permanent residence established in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area. • Problem solving skills. • High energy level and sense of urgency. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Good business / technical judgment. • Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks. Minimum Education Level : High School Diploma Minimum Years of Experience : Less than 1 EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here. Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.