Senior Associate Production Performance Engineer

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment, designs and manufactures large diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains, and key engine systems for customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil and gas, rail, services, and Cat machine applications. The Senior Associate Performance Engineer will join the Production Performance team in Lafayette, Indiana, supporting engine production performance, factory test operations, and global customer applications. The role uses data analysis and hands-on test support to solve engineering challenges involving engine performance publication and production processes, with the goal of improving product quality, factory efficiency, and customer outcomes. The position is onsite five days a week, with up to 10% domestic or possible international travel. Relocation is available, but visa sponsorship is not. The posting closes November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. An employment offer is contingent on successfully completing a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques, and ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance business or work processes.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, and ability to identify root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to convey, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs.
Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems.
Knowledge of a given technology and its applications; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large diesel or gas 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, such as Excel VBA, Python, SQL, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Support current diesel engine product lines.
Develop, publish, and maintain engine performance data in 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 in resolving 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.