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Associate Controls Engineer - Entry Level 2026
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- $72,360 - $108,540 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Amazon.com Services LLC —San Diego, CA
- $91,800 - $137,700 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
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Instrumentation and Control Technician
City of San Diego —San Diego, CA
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Onward Energy —San Diego, CA
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- Life insurance
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Process Controls Engineer (Gas Compressors)
Solar Turbines —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
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Associate Controls Engineer - Entry Level 2026

Solar Turbines -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

$72,360 - $108,540 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Bachelor's degree in engineering

Full Job Description

Career Area:

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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'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.

Job Description

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

Job Summary:

Solar Turbines Inc. is looking for a motivated, creative, high performing entry-level engineer to join the Custom Solutions Engineering Value Stream team.

The Engineering Value Stream is a dynamic project execution environment where you, and your Mentor, will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines with the goal of supporting our Customers and Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate for this position would be an early talent Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer or Mechanical Engineer, with an interest in electrical equipment design and software programming/testing to control electro-mechanical systems.

Job Accountabilities:
Job duties include the design of electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems. Primary deliverables include electrical schematic drawings and control software (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Initial accountabilities may include Software Test whereby candidate would be exposed to how the system operates via simulation software. This position requires coordinating with various organizations within Solar Turbines, including direct interface with external customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are imperative.

The successful candidate will collaborate in an Engineering Value Stream with up to 10 other engineering disciplines. Having the ability to work well with a team, paying attention to detail with a focus on quality, and the drive to deliver on time is critical to this position. A sense of urgency and organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.

Additional duties include supporting field personnel during commissioning and the resolution of safety critical risk assessments. This position provides opportunities to travel to support Customer Design Review meetings, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) meetings, and support installed equipment in the Field.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
GPA 2.8 or above

Top Candidates Have:

The successful candidate will have educational and/or experience-based exposure to electrical equipment design and control software for PLC applications.
Direct experience with programming PLCs and Windows-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems is a plus. Knowledge of Turbomachinery Electrical Loop Schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Control Systems is highly desired.

Compensation & Benefits

Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401(k) Savings Plan including company match
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development

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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 23, 2026 - July 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.

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Associate Controls Engineer - Entry Level 2026

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Instrument & Control Technician I / II

Process Controls Engineer (Gas Compressors)

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