Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer

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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.

What You Will Do:
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with customers and leadership to scope and execute projects that meet the needs of the business
• Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis impacting products/processes and providing clear recommendations to stakeholders
• Partner with design, manufacturing, supply chain and test to robustly deliver new products and improve validation processes
• Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What Skills You Will Have:

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

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.

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.

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.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

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.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (specializing in Engines/Internal Combustion Engines)
• 3-5 years’ professional experience in industry or related are preferred

Desired Qualifications:

• A master's degree in engineering accompanied by professional experience in engine performance system development
• Demonstrated experience in the development and validation of diesel engine performance, including combustion, emissions, fuel consumption, and transient response optimization
• Strong understanding of engine combustion processes, air handling systems, fuel injection systems, turbocharging, EGR, and aftertreatment technologies
• Experience in designing, executing, and interpreting engine dyno testing, emissions testing, and performance validation activities.
• Strong capability in analyzing engine performance data and identifying root causes of issues related to power, torque, fuel consumption, emissions, combustion stability, and transient performance.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate test results into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Proven self-motivation and the ability to effectively communicate technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams, management, customers, and external suppliers.
• Prior involvement in product development processes, including NPI (New Product Introduction), NTI (New Technology Introduction), and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement).

Additional Information:

• Fluent in English, with the ability to work effectively across different time zones.
• Strong English communication skills and willingness to collaborate with global teams across time zones.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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