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Job Title: Senior CAE Thermofluids Combustion Engineer
Salary/Grade: £55,516.00 – £61,516.00 depending on experience
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK
Benefits:
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25 days annual leave,
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Up to 12% Bonus
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Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
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Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
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Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.
About IPSD
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
The Computer-Aided-Engineering (CAE) Simulation team is part of the engineering team at IPSD-M (Industrial Power Systems Division – Medium Engines). The CAE Simulation team is comprised of Thermofluids (CFD), Structural (FEA) and Software teams. It is responsible for supporting the design, performance and mechanical development of advanced powertrains for Caterpillar and driving the technical direction in the early stages of new products and new technologies through the use of simulation tools and methodologies, as well as the virtual validation of these early concepts.
We are seeking a Senior Thermofluids Combustion Engineer to join the team to develop CI & SI combustion systems utilizing simulation processes to help influence and enhance Caterpillar products of the future.
Additional Info
This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our Peterborough office with remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.
What You Will Do
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Development of CI & SI combustion systems using simulation processes
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Investigate and resolve engineering problems on SI and CI combustion engines using 1D & 3D fluids simulation tools
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Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis results as well as providing clear verbal and written recommendations to stakeholders and customers
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Close cooperation with US simulation team to align on combustion processes
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Optimisation and automation of products and processes to increase simulation efficiency
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Collaboration with the team to share, learn and develop yours and the team’s knowledge
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Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques
What You Have
Required qualifications:
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Accredited Bachelors/Masters degree in a relevant Engineering subject
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Working knowledge of Compression Ignition (CI), Spark Ignition (SI) engines and alternative fuels
Simulation experience: Knowledge of 1D & 3D thermofluids simulation methodologies; ability to use 1D & 3D tools Level Working Knowledge:
o Experience of using 1D tools (e.g. GT-Suite)
o Experience of using 3D tools (e.g. Converge, STAR-CCM+, STAR-CD)
o Follows and develops team standards, policies and processes
o Regularly peer reviews work with others to share learning and develop robust solutions
o Uses research techniques to identify solutions to problems autonomously
o Coaching and technical leadership to junior members of the team
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Working Knowledge:
o Effectively communicate ideas to others and interpret others ideas
o Write, present and peer review engineering reports
o Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
o Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Working Knowledge:
o Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
o Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
o Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
o Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
o Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
o Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Working Knowledge:
o Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence
o Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on simulation advancements
o Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in simulation results
o Applies simulation processes to help resolve technical issues in engineering problems.
o Helps others solve technical problems or issues.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Extensive Experience:
o Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
o Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
o Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
o Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
o Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
o Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:
o Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.
o Plans and estimates simple projects.
o Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
o Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.
o Produces standard project status reports.
Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Level Extensive Experience:
o Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.
o Carries out process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.
o Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a major process flow, its components and issues.
o Synchronizes the efforts of, and resource requirements for, several teams within a process.
o Makes the business case for new processes, including their cost-benefit ratios.
o Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience:
o Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
o Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
o Productively balances speed and accuracy.
o Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
o Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
What You Will Get
Within this role you will get a great opportunity to work in a team of like-minded simulation engineers, solving a wide variety of engineering problems to help shape existing and future Caterpillar products. You will develop existing and new simulation processes while working alongside the wider simulation community in the global Caterpillar enterprise.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid #LI
Posting Dates:
February 27, 2025 - March 13, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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