Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Engineer - Engine Performance & Simulation

As an Engineer in the Power Solutions & Controls Development team within LPSD, you will serve as:

An experienced individual contributor on complex projects and assignments for the end-to-end design and development of large diesel, dual-fuel and gas engines focussed on alternate fuels including Methanol, Hydrogen and others. This will involve utilizing thermodynamic cycle simulation and other engineering analysis tools to efficiently communicate results to team members and making program decisions. You will also perform engine test data analysis, results review and documentation, project management planning and updates. Mentor and develop other engineers in the team.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automobile/Aerospace Engineering from accredited Indian or Global Engineering schools Overall experience of 8 years in Engine performance, simulation and controls development 3+ years of experience developing engine systems for diesel, gas, and dual fuel engines with specialization in alternate fuels including Methanol, Hydrogen and others. Executing engine performance and simulation work using 1D combustion/thermodynamic tools Extensive experience in GT-Power/Dynasty, Matlab/Simulink, Vector CANape, and their application in gas/diesel/dual fuel engine development. Requires strong technical leadership skills who has the ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other units, customers and suppliers Must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and have an extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications Perform needs analysis and initiate ideas, create/evaluate new processes and perform complex analysis work, identify and solve challenging problems Create and deliver technical reports. Flexible to travel globally which is of 10% of the work

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

PhD/Masters degree in an accredited Indian or Global Engineering schools Proficiency with engine controls development Basic proficiency in German language Excellent analytical skills Ability to perform complex assignments Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills Working knowledge of Python/VBA to automate tasks Enjoys working in a fast paced, technically challenging environment

This 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. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act."


Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

May 28, 2025 - June 10, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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