Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

Roles and Responsibilities
•    Simulate internal flows in Electric Drive system using CFD simulation tools.
•    Provide design improvements/optimization ideas based on simulation results
•    Support development of flow/heat transfer models in systems modeling software such as Simulink.
•    Continually Improve CFD modeling and analysis methods to improve correlation with physical test results .
•    Work independently as well as a part of global cross functional team with and proficiently communicate technical information for successful collaboration.

Must have skills
•    Strong fluid flow and heat transfer fundamentals
•    Hands on experience with flow and heat transfer simulations using CFD Software like Ansys Fluent, StarCCM+ and others
•    Strong capability in interpretation of simulation results and suggesting design improvements.
•    Creation of reduced order models for thermal simulation and prediction
•    Specify or perform engineering analysis of complex scope with limited to no supervision.
•    Good communications and interpersonal skills for working in global cross functional team

Educational Qualification/ Professional Experience: 

•    Bachelor's degree (7 + Yrs.) or master Degree (5 + Yrs.) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
•    Prior experience in simulation of different Motors & Generators 
•    Work experience on electrical components such as inverter and bus bars will be an added advantage
•    Exposure to multiphase flow simulations
•    Hands on Experience with Ansys Fluent, MotorCAD , Matlab, Simulink software 
•    Understanding of Different motor technology and its different cooling methods
•    Enthusiastic to explore and develop new technology leveraging publication, journals, and university collaboration projects.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 29, 2024 - September 4, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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