Principal Engineer (Nondestructive Testing)

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Job Description:

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When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Solar Turbines GCE Mechanical and Electrical Analysis (MEA) Group is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Non Destructive Testing/Examination (NDT/NDE) to support our current gas compressor production and our strategic expansion into advanced product capabilities including hydrogen compression.

Job Functions:

• Partner with suppliers to develop and implement NDE inspection processes for cast austenitic stainlesssteel housings including method selection calibration acceptance criteria validation and documentation.
• Review and enhance NDE processes for lowcarbon steel welds including acceptance criteria and documentation.
• Evaluate and improve NDE inspection processes across manufacturing plants for cast compressor housings cast/forged/brazed impellers stubshafts endcaps and other critical components.
• Review and update NDE inspection notes on new and legacy engineering drawings to ensure technical necessity accuracy and consistency across documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers and Solars Supply Chain organization to implement process improvements.
• Review supplier NDE results to accept or reject nonconforming parts identify process gaps and drive corrective actions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace Civil Electrical or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum of eight years of direct work experience in nondestructive testing.
• Practical experience with contact and immersion Ultrasonic Testing Radiographic Testing MPI FPI and LPI.
• Familiarity with UT beamtool simulation for scanplan design and validation.
• Working knowledge of ASTM and ASME NDE standards on UT RT MPI FPI and LPI.
• Strong theoretical understanding of ultrasonic and radiographic testing.
• Understanding of defect types and failure mechanisms in steels and alloys including carbon and lowalloy steels austenitic and martensitic stainless steels nickel alloys etc.

Preferred Requirements

• Masters degree in Mechanical Aerospace Civil Electrical or Materials Engineering.
• Four years of direct NDE work experience.
• Deep knowledge of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing.
• Experience with linear accelerators and computed tomography (CT).
• Familia with steel and alloy manufacturing processes.
• Familia with welding and brazing processes.
• Experience performing stress analysis using Ansys

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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