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Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technology Engineer (Senior Principal Engineer)

Solar Turbines
San Diego, USA
Full-time
Lead
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with NPI leadership, Product Owners, and development teams to identify high-impact AM applications that will accelerate NPI activities, enhance product capabilities, and provide greater supply chain flexibility.
  • Lead technical evaluation of tradeoffs and design alternatives related to safety, performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, serviceability, and risk for AM components.
  • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of AM technology development programs.
  • Develop detailed technology maturation and qualification plans for new AM components or technologies for both development and production applications.
  • Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute AM technology development projects.
  • Apply advanced mechanical design principles and analytical tools to support design decisions and resolve complex engineering challenges associated with the development of new AM components.
  • Provide AM-related technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, supply chain, and manufacturing across multiple experience levels.
  • Serve as a Design for AM (DFAM) technical authority and resource within the organization, helping establish engineering best practices and sharing lessons learned through training and mentoring.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience applying Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) principles to the design, development, and qualification of new AM comp.
  • Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and engineering analysis tools and methods (Ansys, Space Claim, Creo); experience with engineering drawings, BOM development (Windchill, Linked Data), and configuration management, including the ability to interpret and apply analysis results to support design decisions.
  • Extensive experience with design, development, and qualification of turbomachinery components
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product development, and design for manufacturability principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across disciplines to solve complex engineering and organizational challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and provide technical leadership across functional boundaries.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to the development of organizational technical capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Top Candidates will also have:
  • Extensive experience delivering technical presentations or speaking at industry conferences is preferred
  • Strong record of documenting project results (EDM’s, Research Reports) and creating standard work documentation such as Design Manual section contributions, Work Instructions, Guidance Notes, Process maps, and Knowledge Management System (KMS) entries.
  • Strong written and verbal Spanish communication skills are preferred
  • Summary Pay Range:
  • $128,470.00 - $192,710.00
  • 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
  • This position requires working onsite five days a week.
  • Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Posting Dates:
  • October 19, 2026 - November 2, 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.
  • Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive experience delivering technical presentations or speaking at industry conferences is preferred
  • Strong written and verbal Spanish communication skills are preferred

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