Sr. Principal Coatings Engineer

Full Time
San Diego, CA
From $117,485 a year
Posted
Job description
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
This position, in Materials and Processes Engineering department, has the challenging opportunity of providing technical support in the area of overlay, diffusion aluminide and other coating technologies for gas turbine applications. This position is cross-functional in nature and requires strong interaction with Solar's supply chain, manufacturing, design engineering, and customer service organizations.
The position requires a strong background in the metallurgy and processing of overlay, diffusion, and other coatings technologies used in gas turbines or other applications requiring coatings for high temperature protection. Extensive metallurgical engineering experience in thermal barrier and/or oxidation/hot corrosion resistant coatings for industrial gas turbine applications is required. Responsibilities include coatings selection, source and first article qualification of external suppliers, coatings property database management, and the preparation of engineering and manufacturing specifications in support of Solar’s gas turbine production and development coatings.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 10 years working knowledge and experience with overlay, diffusion, and other coating technologies for gas turbines or other applications requiring coatings for high temperature protection
  • Extensive metallurgical engineering experience in thermal barrier and/or other high temperature oxidation/corrosion resistant coatings
  • Good oral, written, interpersonal communication, and ability to read drawings and follow engineering instructions
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with high temperature gas turbine materials
  • Experience in coatings lifing methodologies and non-destructive evaluation techniques
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic requirements and changing priorities
  • Knowledge of six-sigma principles
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary for this role ranges from $117,485.00, to $176,227.00. Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:
  • Annual incentive bonus plan*
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines
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:
$117,485.00 - $211,471.00
Compensation and benefits offered 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:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
  • Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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