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2027 Internship: Gas Compressor Data Analyst

CompanySolar Turbines
LocationSan Diego
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Project Applications Engineering team by analyzing historical CRM data and compressor performance curves to develop technical and commercial strategies. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and support the gas compressor aftermarket business.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$26 - $43
Company Size
7833
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
About the Role

Career Area:

Engineering

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 Summary
Project Applications Engineering provides Business Development support for Refurbishment & Package Upgrade projects. This team is responsible for directing the company’s internal activities associated with supporting the sales of gas compressor restages and package refurbishment for Oil and Gas market. This position involves working with Sales, Gas Compressor overhaul facilities, Gas Compressor Engineering, Package Engineering, and Project Management team to plan, develop, and execute technical and commercial strategies to successfully support the gas compressor aftermarket business.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Organize and analyze historical CRM restage proposal data
• Analyze output from the restage lead generator tool
• Data mine customer database to identify top compressor customers by region and installed base
• Develop cut sheets for the top 20 customers outlining fleet and restage potential
• Organize historical compressor curves by model for rapid restage evaluation in gas compressor analysis tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Classified by your school as a Junior or Senior currently planning to attend graduate school.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.  

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous co-operative/Internship experience.
• Problem solving skills.
• 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$26.00 - $43.00

Intern Hourly Rate:

An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

 

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:

  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Volunteer Day

  • Housing Stipend 

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Medical coverage

  • Voluntary benefits

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:

September 25, 2026 - October 8, 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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Key Skills
Data AnalysisEngineeringProject ManagementTechnical StrategyCommercial StrategyData MiningProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsBusiness JudgmentTechnical JudgmentCRM AnalysisGas Compressor Analysis
Categories
EngineeringData & AnalyticsEnergyManufacturing
Benefits
Accrued Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer DayHousing StipendRelocation AssistanceMedical coverageVoluntary benefits