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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr Engineer-Perf/Sim/App at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523.

Accountable for contributing to the identification, analysis, and resolution of needs and problems in a discipline for which the incumbent is beginning to build a reputation as an expert. Perform complex analysis work, identify, and resolve problems. Perform integration of wheel loader controls and plant models of components and subsystems into a powertrain system model and execute performance studies of L5 power system (the L5 power system may include subsystems, engine/battery, transmission/e-drivetrain, lower powertrain, hydraulic, thermal system) using Dynasty (or equivalent software like GT Suite or AMESim. Serve as an individual contributor to work on wheel loader machine system concept performance simulation to influence early product concepts and control software design decisions, to improve the existing products by resolving performance issues and to develop or improve simulation related processes and technologies. Analyze the results and assess machine performance (including fuel/energy consumption and productivity) and reliability. Transition from individual contributor to team leadership, the major focus of the job is on technical delivery. Work directly with different units, suppliers, customers, and/or other teams and begin enhancing general and business skills. Communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner. Decisions may significantly impact product performance, durability, quality, reliability, and serviceability; negotiations with suppliers; leveraging new technologies; warranty; total cost of non-quality; costs; sales; and customer perception. Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and a mastery of engineering concepts. Direct contact with products, machines, or components while working in the field or at customer sites or may have direct contact with suppliers and customers to develop processes or resolve problems.

REQS: This position requires a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Engineering Management or a related field, plus 3 years of experience performing identification, analysis, and resolution of engineering for engine, transmission or lower powertrain systems or related occupation.

In the alternative, employer will accept, bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Engineering Management or a related field, plus 5 years of experience performing identification, analysis and resolution of engineering for engine, transmission or lower powertrain systems or related occupation.

Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) 1 year of experience performing validation of controls models through the comparison of simulation test results to on-machine test data; (2) 1 year of experience in integration of wheel loader controls and plant models of components and subsystems into a powertrain system model; (3) 1 year of experience in interfacing to software libraries and manage machine models in GIT tools and technologies: Matlab/Simulink, CANape, Virtual CAN, Python, and GIT; (4) Experience of machine model architecture optimization for model sharing; (5) Machine model standardization and workflow automation.

Summary Pay Range:  

$116,771.00-$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:

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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Sr Engineer-Perf/Sim/App / R0000294401] # LI-DNI

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.

Posting Dates:

March 3, 2025 - July 2, 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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