Senior NPI Systems Engineer

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are 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.

This position in Solar Turbine’s Package NPI team offers a rare opportunity to join a collection of high‑performing individuals who are working together to develop the most innovative and in‑demand turbo machinery products in the energy market today. Meeting the challenges of the world’s growing energy needs, this team is tasked with developing turbo machinery products serving utilities, data centers and the Oil & Gas industry.

The Package NPI team is focused on delivering innovative, next‑generation solutions and broadening Solar’s product portfolio to establish dominance in new and competitive markets. Individuals looking to challenge the status quo and work in a dynamic and exciting environment will find a rewarding place on our team where design concepts turn into real‑world solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Design Engineer to join our Package & Systems Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of hydromechanical systems and mechanical design for industrial gas turbine products. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality, innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of hydromechanical systems and mechanical design for industrial gas turbine packages, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Participate in the NPI process, from concept to production, including prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs.
• System Integration: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems within the overall gas turbine package.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and expertise during the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of gas turbine packages.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions, and implement changes to enhance product performance, reliability, and serviceability.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, and test reports.
• Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues; uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns; uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions;
  
  identifies the major forces, events, and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• 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. Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision‑making process; identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas; participates in documenting…