Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Description
Your role will be critical to establishing validation excellence in the ePowertrain systems domain, delivering world-class solutions, and mentoring and coaching team members. This position is highly visible to the RI, CI, and E&T business units, and correspondingly, has high impact on their perception of the Electrification & Advanced Power Source (E&APS) division as a partner in product development and safety.
Job Duties
Development ePowertrain system models using 1D software tools such as Matlab/Simulink/Simscape, Amesim, Twin Builder, Optislang, HEEDs, GT Suite and/or Dynasty (Caterpillar proprietary tool)
Leverage virtual product development for electrified powertrain optimization and performance verification.
Develop common, leveraged models and features for various electromechanical components and systems.
Work with suppliers, labs, and machine data to develop accurate component models.
Correlate system models and validate modeling tool processes.
Coordinate analysis and model development to align with NTI and NPI project timelines.
Collaborate with process partners and product groups to deliver high quality processes & results.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Computer, or Agricultural Engineering with 10+ years engineering work experience.
5+ years of experience developing, transmission, powertrain, or electromechanical modeling.
5+ years' experience in a full-time simulation engineer role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong technical leadership skills and communication.
Ability to work well in a high-paced environment, set and meet appropriate deadlines
Ability to communicate with customers positively and effectively (internal and external), to address their needs promptly and to follow through on commitments
Top Candidates will also have
MS/PhD in Engineering with emphasis on Simulation
Experience with electric-powered products
8+ years of experience modeling and developing components (ex. Engine, Transmission, Batteries, Fuel Cells, Converters) and/or full machines/vehicles
8+ years of experience doing complex system modeling
Experience with simulating to optimize performance of systems.
Experience performing co-simulation with hardware and sw controls models.
Experience with model in the loop, hardware in the loop, and software in the loop simulations
3+ years of lab or machine development experience.
3+ years of technical team leadership.
Experience with NTI (New Technology Introduction) / NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL or Aurora, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
This position may require up to 10% travel
Visa Sponsorship is not available
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
