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2027 Gas Turbine Product Engineering, Summer Intern

CompanySolar Turbines
LocationDesoto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will participate in gas turbine product design and development activities, including analytical simulations, component testing, and failure analysis. They will also provide support for engine assembly, production testing, and manufacturing processes under the guidance of a mentor.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$26 - $43
Company Size
7854
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.

The Gas Turbine Products Engineering internship program within Turbomachinery Products (TMP) is designed to provide students with challenging assignments within gas turbine product design and development activities. Our organization is built from diverse engineering functions including Mechanical Design, Materials and Process Engineering, Gear and Rotor Systems Engineering, Condition Based Engineering, Aftermarket Engineering, and Turbine Production Engineering. Under the guidance of a mentor, interns are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real industry situations. 

  

Responsibilities may include analytical simulations (FEA), development engine or component testing, materials research and analysis, failure analysis, design changes for product improvements, engine assembly support, production test support, manufacturing support, and development of design tools. The design and development efforts are in support of high-level product needs of durability, reliability, performance, cost, and manufacturability. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Engineering or other relevant degree.
  • Classified by your school as either a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
  • Overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous co-op/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.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

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:

October 27, 2026 - December 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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Key Skills
Mechanical DesignMaterials EngineeringProcess EngineeringGear Systems EngineeringRotor Systems EngineeringCondition Based EngineeringAftermarket EngineeringTurbine Production EngineeringAnalytical SimulationsFEAFailure AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTechnical Judgment
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergy
Benefits
Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer DayHousing StipendRelocation AssistanceMedical CoverageVoluntary Benefits