Simulation Engineer- Engine Performance Validation

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Role Definition

Caterpillars Cat Technology team in Chennai is seeking an engineer to support Engine Performance Validation within the EPSI team. The role is responsible for validating core engine software for IPSD diesel engines (1.1L7.1L) and hybrid engine platforms for Highly Regulated Countries. Key responsibilities include defining the validation requirements for the rating releases to support NPI & NTI programs and perform checkout and endurance testing on internal and customer machines.

This position is responsible for working with cross-functional teams internal and external stakeholders (globally) to Validate and Sign Off the Performance Validation requirements thus deriving maximum value for the customers by optimizing the performance and emissions compliance of production machines.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate control and calibration robustness and drive process improvements
• Perform complex data analysis to identify and resolve technical issues
• Support BuiltInQuality (BIQ) initiatives to improve development efficiency
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to technology development
• Communicate technical information effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to engineers managers customers dealers and suppliers
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer and business needs

Degree Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Automobile or equivalent engineering discipline
• 46 years of experience in engine or machine performance validation for production releases
• Exposure to global emissions regulations and compliance testing methodologies
• Strong knowledge of engine and aftertreatment systems and their interactions
• Proven ability to handle complex technical assignments with minimal supervision
• Effective technical communication and collaboration skills

Skill Descriptors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Working Knowledge:
Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors omissions and oversights.
Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Working Knowledge:
Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
Uses flow charts Pareto charts fish diagrams etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
Identifies the major forces events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Basic Understanding:

• Hands-on experience in Machine Integration Testing and Validation
• Working Knowledge of Flash file checkout and validation sign-off; Knowledge of SiL and HiL testing and Best Practices
• Experience conducting validation planning workshops for engine software releases
• Lead or Supported CPI NPI and production gateway milestone management
• DIAdem VBA MATLAB Simulink

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce analyze simulate and test product design drafts.
Level Working Knowledge:
Generates specifications for parts or components with CAD software.
Reuses design components via reusable libraries following standard procedures.
Uses CAD to perform basic drafting such as wire frames solid objects and array of objects.
Performs routine changes to computerized schematics or drawings.
Creates views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions; creates perspective drawings and orthogonal views.

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