Posted:
8/23/2024, 10:06:56 AM
Location(s):
Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
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Role Definition - Machine Thermal Management Performance Simulation
The Large Power Systems Division currently has a Senior Associate Engineer -Machine Thermal Management Performance Simulation position located in Mossville, IL.
In this role, you will utilize analytical techniques (1-D and 3-D simulation tools) to provide cooling performance simulation for various Caterpillar diesel and electric powered machines. This includes conducting 1-D system simulation for up-front system sizing and component selection for cooling systems as well as performing high-end Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation for virtual design and validation.
It is critical that you have good communication skills to effectively collaborate with the various product development teams to deliver validated design solutions to our challenging program deliverables and timelines. You must foster strong collaboration with our design, system, and validation partners.
Responsibilities
Conduct application specific cooling system simulation projects
Develop cooling systems layouts, select components, size and optimize the cooling air and water systems using 1-D simulation tools
Collaborate with design partners to meet technical and regulatory requirements
Conduct component CFD to determine performance characteristics
Develop underhood CFD models to understand air flow through cooling packages
Develop underhood thermal CFD models to predict component temperatures
Collaborate with test engineers and correlate simulation models
Perform simulations to assist in resolving cooling-related field problems
Contribute to improvements in simulation methods and processes
Help to establish technical requirements and specifications for new products
Degree Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Preferably in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Aerospace Engineering.
Skill Descriptors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Level Working Knowledge
Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Level Working Knowledge
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: Level Working Knowledge
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: Level Working Knowledge
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: Level Basic Understanding
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Level Working Knowledge
Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Additional Information
This position will close 8/30/2024 at 11:59 pm.
The location for this position is Mossville, IL (Building AC)
Caterpillar embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model, requiring onsite work 3 days per week.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
This position may require less than 10% travel.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:
August 23, 2024 - September 2, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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Website: https://caterpillar.com/
Headquarter Location: Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1925
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Construction ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mechanical Engineering