Data Analysis Senior Engineer – Structure Simulation

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Data Analysis Senior Engineer Structure Simulation

Location: Champaign IL Innovation Center
Travel: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Step into a high-impact engineering role where youll tackle complex structural challenges across cutting-edge products systems and components. Using advanced simulation data analytics and machine learning youll drive innovation reliability and performance in real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy machine learning models to estimate loads strains and damage/life predictions (scikit-learn).
• Create dashboards and visualizations to explore large datasets and identify root causes of structural issues related to application severity (Power BI Tableau).
• Automate data processing and analysis workflows for high-frequency time-series telematics data with robust version control and development practices (Python Git GitHub Azure DevOps Repos VS Code).
• Managed large-scale SQL databases for storing and retrieving hundreds of millions to billions of rows of summarized data across diverse assets (Snowflake MySQL SQLite).

Education Requirements

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Mechanical Civil Aerospace or Agricultural Engineering from an accredited institution.

Core Skills & Expertise

• Expert in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) fatigue and durability modeling and multibody dynamics.
• Proficient in building machine learning models for load estimation and life prediction (scikit-learn).
• Deliver Insightful Solutions: Lead high-fidelity simulations and analyses that directly influence product design performance and reliability. Provide clear actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate for Impact: Work closely with design testing and product support teams to enhance product durability and availability in the field.
• Innovate Continuously: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and champion improvements to simulation methodologies and engineering processes.

Precision & Analytical Excellence

• Delivers high-accuracy results while balancing speed and precision.
• Breaks down complex problems into manageable components and identifies discrepancies in data to drive clarity.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicates technical insights effectively through presentations and reports.
• Provides constructive feedback and actively incorporates input to improve communication and outcomes.

Problem Solving & Technical Leadership

• Applies diverse problem-solving techniques to resolve engineering challenges.
• Contributes to best practices and lessons learned to elevate team performance.

Project & Simulation Tools

• Supports project planning with cost schedule and resource tracking.
• Builds and validates simulation models using HyperMesh NX and Nastran.
• Performs durability and fracture mechanics analysis to support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and Current Product Improvement (CPI).

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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 benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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