2027 Entry Level Engineer Rotation Turbomachinery Operations

Solar Turbines

About the Role

The Turbomachinery Operations manufacturing engineer rotation program is designed to develop engineers for Solar’s manufacturing engineering organization. This program allows Entry Level engineers to work in and be exposed to several different Gas Turbine manufacturing environments. Upon arrival, a manufacturing business unit and mentor will be assigned. The mentor will help develop a learning plan to provide the necessary experience to become a full-time Manufacturing Engineer.

The learning plan includes an 18-month assignment with rotations through four different Manufacturing Business Units. Upon completion of the 18-month assignment and rotation, candidates will return to their pre-designated business unit to work as a full-time Manufacturing Engineer for a minimum of 18 months.

Manufacturing Business Units may include:

• Turbine Rotor Manufacturing
• Turbine Compressor Manufacturing
• Turbine Assembly Manufacturing
• Turbine Assembly & Test
• Injector Manufacturing
• Combustor Manufacturing
• Airfoil Manufacturing
• Complex Machining & Assembly of Small Turbine Components
• Complex Machining & Assembly of Large Turbine Components
• Experimental Response Manufacturing
• Experimental Development Manufacturing
• Tool Manufacturing
• Tool Design
• Development Engine Test & Build
• NC Programming
• Gas Compressor Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

This position involves working with Manufacturing/Design Engineers, Shop Operations personnel, Tool Design and Cad Cam groups to develop and execute cost-effective, stable manufacturing processes that support a safe and quality-conscious work environment.

Training Provided

Solar will provide employee training for:

• ProE CAD for Manufacturing
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Baan ERP System
• PDM Link Data Management
• SFIS (Shop Floor Instructions) Planning system

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or other relevant degree.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing engineering fundamentals.
• Previous Internship and/or relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A working knowledge of basic manufacturing engineering practices, tooling concepts, problem-solving skills, analytics, and computer skills for component manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment.
• High energy level and sense of urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good business / technical judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.

Additional Information

• Base salary ranges from $92,500 to $118,000. Actual salary will be based on experience.
• Must be able and willing to relocate to San Diego, CA.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available.