Associate Design Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Role Definition

As an Associate Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and integration of turbomachinery Packaging systems.The candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in engineering / design execution and associated applications. Experience should include significant Mechanical design and engineering involving Turbomachinery Packaging System design supporting industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation systems engineering and design.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate mechanical, hydro, shop, and field issues related to Solar Turbine products packaging systems.
• Designing packaging systems and equipment layouts.
• Selecting and integrating components into complete packages.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, new product development, and operational optimization to enhance system availability and reliability.
• Develop and implement effective solutions to a wide range of shop and field problems.
• Responsibilities to develop P&ID for Gas Fuel, Lube Oil, Liquid Fuel, Air Supply, Start, Compressor Seal, Water wash & Turbine systems being used in Gas turbines.
• Sizing the components like filters, regulators, Heaters, Coolers and Selection of Instruments, Valves and other components based on technical specifications.
• Perform hand calculations like pressure drop, Flow path, temperature etc
• Present and review your work in design review meetings to ensure alignment with engineering objectives.
• Provide innovative and creative solutions to complex design challenges.
• Lead and guide engineering teams in executing major projects.
• engage frequently with shop floor engineers, field engineers, suppliers, supply chain teams, and cross-functional groups including Controls, ELS, and HMI.
• Clearly communicate technical information related to your area of expertise.
• Apply standard engineering principles, concepts, and techniques in mechanical design and drafting/CAD.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply analytical/scientific methods.
• Utilize engineering analysis techniques effectively.
• Demonstrate familiarity with gas turbine manufacturing processes, quality standards, design methodologies, and analysis practices.
• Knowledge on Gas Turbines and Packaging systems & components are added advantages.
• Coordinate with several functional teams to progress the design intent (Hydro/Electrical/HMI Groups)
• Good Presentation skill and demonstrate the capability through Design Review Meeting
• Strong knowledge on material properties and their performance considering offshore & Onshore loading conditions.
• Must apply practical design considerations and utilize technical knowledge to achieve design objectives relative to manufacturability, cost, quality, and durability.
• Support innovation by applying the most effective Design solution for new product development.
• Continuously challenges self-skills in functional area and stays current with industry developments in one’s field of expertise
• Become part of the product team and form close working relationships by understanding the whole system function and presenting solutions and design direction to the design community in an insightful and timely manner.
• Excellent in modelling techniques using Creo parametric / Autodesk
• Good exposure to the use of Product Lifecycle Management tool – Windchill
• Good Exposure on ASME/API/ISO/ANSI & DIN

Degree Requirement
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of Turbomachinery Packaging Systems Mechanical Design Good communication, organizational, teaming and analytical skills are a must. Working knowledge of computer aided design & drafting CADD system (Creo) Knowledge of gas turbine operations, and driven equipment Field experience, knowledge on Windchill, & Promis-e would be an added advantage.

Skill Descriptors
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
• Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.
• Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

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.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

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.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.
• Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.
• Provides examples or case studies demonstrating technical excellence in actual business scenarios.
• Pursues, prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges.

3D Software: Knowledge of the types, features and tools of 3D software; ability to use, implement, test and upgrade the software package in the process of 3D models production.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists in designing 3D models using appropriate software.
• Helps others to install and maintain 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Discusses the pros and cons of competitive 3D software from a business perspective.
• Works with the standard features and facilities of 3D software.
• Asks industry experts about the usage and functionality of a particular 3D rendering software.

Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
• Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
• Names key documentation (paper, audio, video) required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.
• Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems.
• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 22, 2025 - October 5, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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