Catalyst Performance & Simulation Engineer

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL, is seeking a Catalyst Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer to support aftertreatment system sizing and performance modeling.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and test teams and requires a Master’s degree in engineering and hands-on catalyst experience. This position is onsite in Mossville, IL with relocation and visa sponsorship options available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience performing catalyst sizing and catalyst performance simulation/modeling.
• Experience evaluating aftertreatment system capability and catalyst sizing tradeoffs.
• Experience analyzing engineering data and translating simulation or test results into technical recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform catalyst performance modeling and sizing to support aftertreatment applications.
• Evaluate catalyst sizing alternatives and aftertreatment capability across operating conditions.
• Analyze test-cell and field data to assess aftertreatment performance.
• Use simulation results and experimental data to identify performance gaps and recommend technical solutions.
• Support catalyst and aftertreatment system selection, sizing, and application decisions.
• Develop and communicate technical conclusions, assumptions, risks, and recommendations.
• Partner with design, test, controls, application, and program teams to resolve aftertreatment performance issues.
• Support project execution by providing timely analysis, technical direction, and documentation.

Skills

Process Management

Accuracy

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Technical Excellence

Project Management

CAD & Engineering

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL, is seeking a Catalyst Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer to support aftertreatment system sizing and performance modeling.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and test teams and requires a Master’s degree in engineering and hands-on catalyst experience. This position is onsite in Mossville, IL with relocation and visa sponsorship options available.