Senior Engineer - Design

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

21h•Hybrid

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 Senior Engineer - Design at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Perform structural simulation of diesel engine and fuel systems in support of research and development programs, field issue resolutions, and new technology introduction. Conduct analytical simulations using ABAQUS, Hypermesh, FE-Safe. Interpret and report results. Recommend design improvements/enhancements, and decisions may significantly impact product performance, durability, quality, reliability, and serviceability. Failure analysis and investigation. Work closely with design and test counterparts in developing new components, systems, and simulation processes. Ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner. Telecommuting: Up to 2 days/week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related field plus 5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer or related occupation.
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related field plus 3 years of experience as a mechanical engineer or related occupation.
3 years of experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Structural Mechanics/Dynamics simulation, Fatigue Life and Bolted Joint structural simulation.
3 years of experience with ABAQUS, Hypermesh; COBRA-COMFAT.
Diesel engine structural robustness, reliability and durability.

Responsibilities

Perform structural simulation of diesel engine and fuel systems in support of research and development programs, field issue resolutions, and new technology introduction.
Conduct analytical simulations using ABAQUS, Hypermesh, FE-Safe.
Interpret and report results.
Recommend design improvements/enhancements, and decisions may significantly impact product performance, durability, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
Failure analysis and investigation.
Work closely with design and test counterparts in developing new components, systems, and simulation processes.
Ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner.