Sr Simulation Engineer - Performance Controls
Sr Simulation Engineer - Performance Controls
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$ 110520 - 165840
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EngineeringJob Description:
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Build the vision for the Hydraulic Mining Shovel (HMS) machine simulation. As a Sr Simulation Engineer Performance & Controls for HMS you will simulate and evaluate the latest in Next Generation Controls. You will evaluate controls and machine performance in simulation and provide solutions for any design issues discovered. You will also perform simulations to evaluate inquiries from the field. This position provides an opportunity to gain an intimate understanding of HMS operation and performance and have the ability to impact them both. This position resides within the Hydraulic Mining Shovel Engineering team in Tucson AZ.
What you will do:
Machine model garage owner Organize and maintain the simulation model garage for HMS platforms. Create new additions for new product introductions (NPI) perform maintenance on current models as needed and provide resolution updates as analysis methods advance
Operator Model Owner Update and maintain the HMS operator model. Work with product application specialists to advance the fidelity of the model.
Hydraulic Optimization Implementation Simulate hydraulic optimization strategies and quantify the differences between NPI concepts and current production machines.
Control Simulation Complete controls simulations for current production and NPI HMS and provide recommendations driven by data
Resource coordination Delegate tasks and utilize team resources ensuring project fidelity and timely completion. Meet regularly with resources
Quantifying Identify the conditions that are needed to simulate real life hydraulic mining shovel operations. Update the simulation complexity depending on the needs of the study.
Innovation Keep uptodate on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques
What skills you will have:
Technical Excellence: Strong technical leadership skills with extensive experience in the performance and application of heavy equipment. Extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications electrohydraulic system design and/or test and control theory. Previous product development experience.
Engineering Tools: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized engineering programs; ability to produce analyze simulate and test design concepts using tools like MATLAB Simulink or Python.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of performance problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
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. Track record of developing innovative technical solutions and the ability to gain buyin for implementation from all levels of the organization.
Effective Communications: Strong communication leadership project management and business management skills. Direct work with internal process partners suppliers customers and dealers requires the incumbent to demonstrate skill in negotiation building consensus and achieving compromise.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Education: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.
Top Candidates will also have:
Experience with Dynasty Rocks3D CLink.
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work fulltime in the Tucson AZ office.
Domestic relocation is available.
Occasional travel 10 may be required to support activities at manufacturing and/or customer sites.
Sponsorship is not available.
Summary Pay Range:
$110520.00 $165840.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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
Relocation is available for this position.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 21 2025 May 4 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
