2027 Entry Level Project Applications Engineer

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Job Description:

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Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Project Applications Engineers (PAE) assistin the direction of Solar’s internal activities associated with supporting the sale of new turbo machinery packages for the Oil and Gas market. The position involves working withseniorapplicationsengineers,field sales and a wide cross section of other departments to plan, develop, and execute technical and commercial strategies to successfully compete for new equipment business.

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Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the review of customer specifications

• Selection and optimization of Solar’s turbo machinery equipment offeringpricing custom features, proposal preparation and turning the job over tobusinessmanagement with good technical and commercial definition so that it can be executed efficiently.

Training plan includes:

• Spendingapproximately 6 months insystemsanalysis learning to analyze customer specification, application requirements, and process gasproperties for Oil and Gas upstream and midstream compressionapplications.

• Understanding process requirements for typical oil and gas upstream and midstream applications

• Provide compressor set selections and equipment performance predictions by applying state of the art programs and a good overall knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of Solar’s turbo machinery products; compressor set selections involve the proper selection of compressor models and Solar standard impellers to meet operating conditions defined, based on the understanding of compressor aerodynamics and thermodynamics.

• Additional time in other departments will also be spent to understand the functions of the groups that aPAE interfaces with on a regular basis.
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Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently in the process of receivingof have already received a B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.

• 2.8
  
  GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship(s) in an engineering role.

• Proficiency in Excel,macrosprogramminglanguagesand functions.

• Demonstrated communication skills (verbaland written).

• Senseof urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Ability to effectivelycommunicatewith internal and external customers, withproficiencyin communicating technical information.

• Demonstratedability to work independently andcompleteassigned tasksin a timely manner.

$72,360.00 - $

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.

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

July 23, 2026 - December 30, 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.