Industrial Electronic Electrician

6 days ago

San Diego, CA, United States Solar Turbines Full time
Career Area:
Operations

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.

Working with minimal supervision, Industrial Electronic Electricians work on the electrical and electronic controls of manufacturing machine tools and related manufacturing equipment. Employees in this position:
  • Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems, controls, and components of manufacturing machine tools and production equipment.
  • Use knowledge, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, electrical codes and other specifications to perform work. However, they may work without instructions or documentation. Employees may design circuitry to modify control designs to repair or improve electronic controls and control systems. Employees may produce schematics, sketches or other documentation to record accomplished work.
  • May repair or modify printed circuit cards.
  • May program computer controls for production equipment and machine tools. This function does not include writing numerical control programs that operate machine tools or create tool paths to manufacture products.
  • Will perform the functions of the Industrial Maintenance Electrician to include but not limited to: electrical infrastructure installations, lighting repair and replacement, knowledge of the NEC and California Electric Code, and electrical motor repair and replacement.
  • May communicate directly with manufacturer's technical or engineering support to resolve machine tool or other production equipment problems.
  • Employees must have the skills and knowledge to perform work in a safe manner in compliance with published codes, manufacturer's recommendations, and all Solar Turbines safety procedures.
  • Will use hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic test equipment.
  • May perform additional task a directed by supervision.
Minimum Qualifications :
  • Experience with electrical and electronic trouble shooting, installation, and repair.
  • Knowledge of motor controls, ladder logic, and PLC's.
  • The ability to run conduit of all sizes
  • Ability to work at heights, operate forklifts, man lifts, and scissor lifts.
  • Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications :
  • Recognized apprenticeship
  • Technical college or trade school
  • Military electrical or electronic training
  • Machine Tool Repair/calibration experience
Minimum Education Level : High School Diploma

Minimum Years of Experience : 3 to 5

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-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:
December 3, 2025 - December 17, 2025

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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