Solar Turbines
Materials Engineer
San Diego, California · Senior · Part-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$9,538 more — $138,008 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $138,008 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Materials Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Materials Engineers (17-2131) · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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 35 megawatts.
- When you join Solar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other.
Responsibilities
- The engineer will work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external research partners to solve complex materials challenges.
- Develop and evaluate nickel-based and cobalt-based alloy systems for improved mechanical, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, and microstructural stability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of industrial experience in metallic materials engineering.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Experience with nickel-based and/or cobalt-based superalloys.
- Experience interpreting metallographic and mechanical test data.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Compensation
- $128,470.00 - $192,710.00
- Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Benefits
- This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
Company info
- 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.
- Along with our customers and the communities we work and live in, we are building a better world for tomorrow.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This listing is sourced directly from Solar Turbines's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.