Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
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Job Description:
L5 Power System Simulation team of the Integrated Components & Solutions (ICS) division is seeking a Performance Simulation Engineer to support product and Virtual Product Development (VPD) technology development. Your primary responsibility may include applications of machine system simulations to influence early product concepts and design decisions to improve the existing products by resolving performance issues and to develop or improve simulation related processes and technologies.
What you will do:
Integrates machine controls and plant models of components and subsystems into a powertrain system model and executes performance studies of L5 power system (the L5 power system may include subsystems like engine/battery, transmission/e-drivetrain, lower powertrain, hydraulic and thermal system) using Dynasty (or equivalent software like GT Suite or AMESim) and Matlab/Simulink.
Involvement in machine system concept performance simulation to influence early product concepts and control software design decisions, to improve the existing products by resolving performance issues and to develop or improve simulation related processes and technologies.
Analyze the results and assess machine performance (including fuel/energy consumption and productivity) and reliability.
Assess and suggest improvements for power system design, including hardware selection and control algorithms in machine controls or operator controls.
Compare analysis results to measured data from actual machines to validate the results.
Model in the Loop (MIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL) methods are commonly used for daily work. Interfacing to software libraries in Git is required.
Develop scripts in Matlab or Python to automate common tasks.
Perform needs analysis and initiate ideas; evaluate new controls, processes or systems; communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units; contribute to the design of new products and processes; support other candidates, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers.
What you will have:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
School or industrial vehicle performance simulation experience
6+ years of experience with modeling of Mechanical/Electrical systems (engine/battery, transmission/motors, converters and thermal) using software such as Matlab/Simulink and Dynasty
Top Candidates will also have:
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Experience in off road vehicle system design, controls, controls integration, motor design / control, or hydraulics systems
Experience in traction control, stability control, retarding control
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical systems
Strong proficiency using Matlab / Simulink / Python
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available
This position may require 10% travel
Sponsorship is available
This posting will close at midnight on July 19, 2023
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details:
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