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Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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. Welding/Innovation Engineer at Harbor Drive, San Diego, works with cross-functional engineering and support groups in order to achieve production requirements, as well product problem resolution for our industrial gas turbine engines and related turbomachinery products. The person in this position will also work in developing innovative projects that allow for automated solutions and quality improvements in our Additive Manufacturing development area. The elected candidate for the position will support welding operations including Harbor Drive operations, Turbotec (Mexico), Zatec (Czech Republic), Broken Arrow (Oklahoma), and Supply Chain. Some of the activities include but are not limited to certification of new welders to BPVC and ES9-56, retain certification records, logs and organize records for audits preparation. Also support troubleshooting of equipment when needed and be the design authority for choosing the correct weld joint preparation and weld symbols for the print. Review casting defects and suggest the weld repair, review PPAP documentation, working closely with M&P to assist with the material analysis of weldments and from supply chain. As part of the innovation for additive manufacturing processes, the person in the position will be supporting and leading activities and projects related to the improvement of quality equipment or automatization when possible, to ensure the correct development of the technology, interacting with cross functional groups and ensuring final implementation doing a close follow up from beginning until completion. What You Need To Have: Educational Background: • Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or similar degree with a welding background Technical Excellence:

• Experience in similar industries (aerospace)
• Applicant must be familiar with interpreting AWS or ASME welding codes and be experienced in certifying welders and weld procedures
• Proficiencies for the following skills-sets and tools: geometric dimensional and tolerance specifications (ASME Y14.5), manufacturing/drawing practices, Creo parametric (or related CAD system), MATLAB, Project BI (preferred)

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Must be a proactive self-starter who gets along well with others and demonstrates a high-sense of urgency when needed. This position also requires multi-tasking skills balanced with the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Capable of working effectively under their own initiative, with minimal direction

Effective Communications: • Excellent written and communication skills Top Candidates Will Also Have: Educational Background: • Certified welding Inspector is preferred Technical Excellence: • Project management skills are preferred Relocation: Partial relocation assistance may be offered. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 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 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 Posting Dates: June 3, 2025 - June 17, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community . #J-18808-Ljbffr Solar Turbines

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