Senior Performance Simulation Application Engineer
Senior Performance Simulation Application Engineer
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EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Senior Performance/ Simulation /Application Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive Chillicothe IL 61523. Utilize analytical techniques 1D and 3D simulation tools) to provide simulation support for electrification projects across various Caterpillar platforms as well as cooling performance simulation for dieselpowered applications. Conduct 1D system simulation for upfront system sizing and component selection for cooling systems as well as performing highend Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation for virtual design and validation. Provide analysis and simulation to develop and deploy technologies for battery / fuel cell thermal management. Collaborate with product development teams to deliver validated design solutions to our challenging program deliverables and timelines simultaneously collaborate with design system and validation partners. Conduct applicationspecific cooling system analysis projects develop cooling system layouts component selection sizing and optimizing the cooling air and water systems using 1D simulation tools. Collaborate with design partners to meet technical and regulatory requirements conduct component CFD to determine performance characteristics develop CFD models to understand airflow through cooling packages develop underhood thermal CFD models to predict component temperatures collaborate with test engineers and correlate analysis models perform analysis to assist in resolving coolingrelated field problems contribute to improvements in simulation methods and processes help establish technical requirements and specifications for new products. REQS: This position requires a bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Agricultural Engineering or related field. Plus 5 years of engineering experience with Performance analysis of systems or components for on and off highway machines and vehicles gas and diesel engines or gas and diesel power systems or related occupation. In the alternative the employer will also accept a masters degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Agricultural Engineering or related field. Plus 2 years of engineering experience with Performance analysis of systems or components for on and off highway machines and vehicles gas and diesel engines or gas and diesel power systems or related occupation. Additionally the applicant must have employment experience with: 1 1year concurrent experience in 1D system simulation or CFD of machines and/or engine power systems for diesel or gas engines; 2 Simulation result presentations and reports; 3 GTSuite AMESim or other system modeling software; 4 Fluent StarCCM Simerics OpenFOAM or other CFD software; 5 Hypermesh ANSA or other mesh generation software; and 6 Ensight ParaView or other similar postprocessing software. Telecommuting: 2 days/week.
Summary Pay Range:
$133266.00 $165840.00
Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location jobrelated 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 benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to parttime employees
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via search Senior Performance/ Simulation /Application Engineer #R. #LIDNI
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 Dates:April 18 2025 August 17 2025Any 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
