Sr. Associate Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Application
Sr. Associate Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Application
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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.
Sr Associate Engineer Electrical Systems Simulation/Analysis Engineer Electrification Energy Solutions
To direct and participate in the concept and design of complex electrical engineering control and simulation projects for Electrification Energy Solutions application and in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance durability quality serviceability at the most affordable cost. Simulation Engineer with experience modelling simulation and validation of Electrical systems such as Invertors Converters Transformers etc. The role will be responsible for Simulation for Electrification Energy Solutions and components working with global team. A strong understanding of Power systems operation and functionality is required.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Determining detailed functional requirements for Electrification Energy Solutions Products and Components and implement the same in a simulation environment to evaluate performance characteristics
Carrying out detailed model creation and validation for existing and in-development power products like inverters converters and controllers using test data and component details
Developing control strategies for optimum power dispatch among various power sources like PV Wind Turbines Diesel Gensets Battery Energy Storage Systems etc
Simulating various test cases for static and dynamic analysis of power systems like load flow contingency scenarios transformer energization motor starting protection circuits etc
Analysis of data from various sources (simulation test and field data) for model validation and gleaning insights into the system behaviour.
Work closely with global team on new product development (NPI NTI)
Communicate technical information to customers team members suppliers and other business units
Knowledge of the NPI process.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Relevant work experience required: Bachelors - 2-to-6-year experience Masters 0 to 4 years in Controls and Simulation of Electrical systems and Components preferably in technology like fuel cell power sources energy storage systems hydrogen fuel cells hybrids electric vehicles (EV) etc and functional validation testing
Experience in electrical systems modelling/simulation and controls development.
Working knowledge of Matlab/Simulink for controls development and validation
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of Matlab / Simulink with a focus on controls development and code-generation for embedded platforms
Working knowledge PSCAD Digsilent PowerFactory PSSE and other similar electrical systems simulation software
Working knowledge of Power Electronics design and simulation focussing on different converter topologies thermal simulations etc
Advanced knowledge of the model-based software development MIL/SIL/HIL based validation and embedded software development
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Strong project management skills Developing maintaining and executing to a project management plan. Ability to develop & leverage a global network of engineering resources.
Willingness to travel domestic/international up to 10% when job role requires
Incumbent will have opportunities to work with a diverse cross function team for development of world class engineering solutions for our global products.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.
Posting Dates:
July 16 2025 - July 29 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
