Engineering Specialist-Design

Caterpillar Inc. • Mossville, IL

69d • $126,000 - $189,000

About The Position

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. Caterpillar Inc. seeks Engineering Specialist-Design at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Building AC, Chillicothe IL 61523. Create, correlate, and maintain detailed motor and generator designs at the component and system levels. Correlate designs/models with physical test activity. Understand trade-offs within inherent technologies of motor design through simulation capability and derive the confidence in simulation tool to provide that. Lead activity across simulations for different technologies including, switch reluctance, induction, and internal permanent magnet. Take a leadership role in teaching lower-level engineers on the toolsets and models for development of a global team. Create standard work of model simulation and design to allow consistency and repeatability across design activities. Support power electronics designers in optimizing component and systems. Work on semiconductor selection, bus bar design, capacitor selection, PCB design, sensors and magnetics. Handle multi goal optimization such as cost, robustness, weight, space claim & control stability. Predict system/component losses, temperatures and life given various load profiles. Support NPI, NTI, CPI, and cost reduction programs to meet quality and performance targets. Drive knowledge management including developing standard work and automating processes. Help to develop and refine global VPD strategy for electric drive components. Work in the labs with lab teams to understand and drive alignment of simulation to test data.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related occupation.
• Experience with tools for electromagnetic simulation, including MATLAB, Motor-CAD, OptiSLang, Maxwell, 2D extractor FEA Tool, and IcePak.
• Experience in setting up tools for electromagnetic simulation for the design and controls of components such as motors, transformers, and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Create, correlate, and maintain detailed motor and generator designs at the component and system levels.
• Correlate designs/models with physical test activity.
• Understand trade-offs within inherent technologies of motor design through simulation capability.
• Lead activity across simulations for different technologies including switch reluctance, induction, and internal permanent magnet.
• Teach lower-level engineers on the toolsets and models for development of a global team.
• Create standard work of model simulation and design for consistency and repeatability.
• Support power electronics designers in optimizing components and systems.
• Work on semiconductor selection, bus bar design, capacitor selection, PCB design, sensors, and magnetics.
• Handle multi-goal optimization such as cost, robustness, weight, space claim & control stability.
• Predict system/component losses, temperatures, and life given various load profiles.
• Support NPI, NTI, CPI, and cost reduction programs to meet quality and performance targets.
• Drive knowledge management including developing standard work and automating processes.
• Help to develop and refine global VPD strategy for electric drive components.
• Work in the labs with lab teams to understand and drive alignment of simulation to test data.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees