Engineer-Performance/Simulation/Application

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us. JOB DESCRIPTION: At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world – for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized and self-starter engineer to join our Engine System & Controls Development team in Mossville, IL. As an Engine Performance Engineer at Caterpillar, you will serve as an experienced individual contributor on complex and exciting projects. You will have opportunity to be an end-to-end engineer (concept to production) and will be responsible for performance and emissions development of Medium Vee series Marine, Electric Power, Machine, and Locomotive diesel engines. This will involve utilizing 1-D thermodynamic cycle simulation and other engineering analysis tools to effectively down select engine combustion recipe, design and execute LEAN and efficient tests by utilizing automation in our world class engine test facility. You will perform engine system calibration that meets customer needs and ensure all applicable emissions regulatory requirements are met for new programs and continue to be met for existing products. The candidate will be expected manage development activities on schedule and will provide regular progress updates to technical leadership. On completion of individual projects and high-quality documentation of work, you will have an opportunity to report out results and recommendations to stakeholders. Developing strong peer relationships, collaboration with global teams and effective technical communication is key to being successful in this role. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Research and develop new technology Perform needed analysis and initiate ideas Design and promote new components and sub processes Evaluate new products, processes, or systems Create and execute test plans Perform complex analysis work, identify and solve challenging problems Develop engine performance ratings that meet emissions and critical customer performance targets Create and deliver technical reports Communicate technical information, support, and advise team members and other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers, and suppliers Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited curriculum Technical knowledge - experience with engine testing and calibration 5 years of relevant industry or academic experience Ability to perform complex assignments & Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills Strong communication skills – Oral and written complemented by the ability to develop/deliver technical presentations Top Candidates Will Also Have: 10 years of relevant industry or academic experience 7 years of relevant experience with Caterpillar Medium Vee Diesel engines Proficiency with engine rating calibration development or validation The ability to work/lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions Additional Information This position will close on Sunday, June 12th at 11:59PM. Domestic Relocation Assistance is available for this position. The location for this position is Lafayette, IN. This position may require up to 10% travel Employee Benefit Details Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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. #LI EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.