2027 Entry Level Project Applications Engineer

2027Entry Level Project Applications Engineer 

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

JobResponsibilities include:

• Assistingwith the review of customer specifications

• Selection and optimization of Solar’s turbomachinery 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 analyzecustomer specification, application requirements, andprocess gasproperties for Oil and Gas upstream and midstream compressionapplications.

• Understandingprocess 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 turbomachinery 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.  

• Additionaltime in other departments will also be spent to understand the functions of the groups that aPAE interfaceswith on a regular basis.
  

MinimumQualifications:

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

• 2.8GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.

PreferredQualifications: 

• Internship(s)in an engineering role.

• Proficiencyin Excel, macrosprogramming languagesand functions.

• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written).

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

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical information.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasksin a timely manner.

Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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