Sr Controls & Simulation Engineer - Performance & Controls

Caterpillar Inc.•Tucson, AZ

2d•$112,710 - $169,060•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. Build the vision for Hydraulic Mining Shovel (HMS) performance and controls technology. Be the engineer providing influence at a product level. As a Senior Controls Engineer for HMS, you will provide algorithms and perform data analytics on HMS machines. You will evaluate controls and machine performance in simulation and provide solutions for any design issues discovered. You will also perform simulations to evaluate inquiries from the field. This position provides opportunity to gain an intimate understanding of HMS operation and performance and have the ability to impact them both. This position resides within the Hydraulic Mining Shovel Engineering team in Tucson, AZ. What you will do: Technology – Develop, organize, and maintain the algorithms for HMS technology features. This includes features like Operator Assist (protects machine cylinders), Payload (determine the mass of the material in the bucket), and future semi-autonomous features. Electrohydraulic – Understand hydraulic and electrical schematics. Work with the different system teams to identify ideal hardware for the required controls inputs. Simulation – Complete controls and/or performance simulations for current production and NPI HMS and provide recommendations driven by data Quantifying – Identify the conditions that are needed to simulate real life hydraulic mining shovel operations. Update the simulation complexity depending on the needs of the study. Data Analytics – Provide insight on operator behavior by utilizing live data channels from active machines Resource coordination – Delegate tasks and utilize team resources, ensuring project fidelity and timely completion. Meet regularly with resources. Innovation – Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques

Requirements

Strong technical leadership skills with extensive experience in the performance and application of heavy equipment.
Extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications, electro-hydraulic system design and/or test, and control theory.
Previous product development experience.
Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized engineering programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test design concepts using tools like MATLAB, Simulink or Python.
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of performance problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Track record of developing innovative technical solutions and the ability to gain buy-in for implementation from all levels of the organization.
Strong communication, leadership, project management, and business management skills.
Direct work with internal process partners, suppliers, customers, and dealers requires the incumbent to demonstrate skill in negotiation, building consensus, and achieving compromise.
Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dynasty, Rocks3D, C-Link.

Responsibilities

Develop, organize, and maintain the algorithms for HMS technology features.
Understand hydraulic and electrical schematics and work with system teams to identify ideal hardware for required controls inputs.
Complete controls and/or performance simulations for current production and NPI HMS and provide recommendations driven by data.
Identify conditions needed to simulate real-life hydraulic mining shovel operations and update simulation complexity.
Provide insight on operator behavior by utilizing live data channels from active machines.
Delegate tasks and utilize team resources, ensuring project fidelity and timely completion.
Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques.