Performance Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

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. The Large Power Systems Division currently has an opening for a Performance Engineer in the Production Performance team located in Lafayette, IN. In this role you will support engine production performance, factory test operations, and global customer applications. Role Definition Solve challenging engineering problems involving engine performance publication and production processes using data analysis and hands-on test support. Deliver solutions that improve product quality, factory efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Requirements

Degree required – Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
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.
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.
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.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large gas or diesel engine performance and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Caterpillar engine product systems and configurations
Experience supporting factory testing or production environments
Advanced data analysis or programming skills (e.g., Excel VBA, Python, SQL, Power BI)

Responsibilities

Support current gas and/or diesel engine product lines
Develop, publish, and maintain engine performance data in Gas Engine Rating Pro (GERP) and TMI (Technical Marketing Information)
Analyze and process special rating requests and sales inquiries
Create custom performance data to support customer applications
Support product support teams to resolve field performance issues
Collaborate with global teams on performance data publication
Develop and maintain factory hot test specifications across multiple facilities
Provide direct support to Lafayette test operations including troubleshooting and issue resolution
Drive test process improvements to increase throughput, efficiency, and capacity
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve production quality and velocity
Partner with design, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to deliver product and process improvements