Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for interfacing with Cat Machine & Industrial product groups in performance matching engines to the applications and in collecting engine requirements for NPI programs. This position is accountable for delivering superior engine system performance for CAT C7.2 – C18 (Perkins 1506-2806) engines. 

What You Will Do:

Provide engine platform recommendations for all applications, refining and collecting product group performance requirements (lug curves, fluid consumption, heat rejection, response, altitude, etc.), resolving requirement vs capability gaps, and generating performance spec requests (PSRs) to cascade rating requirements to the engine development team. 

Interface with product group performance engineers, Integrated Power Systems team in ITDD, CAT Electronics, and the Core engine teams to develop & produce engine systems that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Prepare and present engine system requirements material for all IPSD-L engine NPI GW reviews. 

Assist with performance related NPI, CPI, factory hot test issue resolution and support field data analytics projects by mining machine operating profile data to drive design and development robustness.

What You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking: Extensive 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: Extensive 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.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Extensive Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Technical Excellence: Extensive Knowledge of engine performance and emissions and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Experience with CANape or Data analytics programs. Analysis/simulation skills using DaTK, Matlab and Simulink desired.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

This position is located in Mossville, IL

Up to 10% travel is required

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.

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other 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. 

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to 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  #L

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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.

Posting Dates:

January 24, 2025 - February 6, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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