Catalyst Performance & Simulation Engineer (Aftertreatment)

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plans

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL is seeking a Catalyst Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer to support aftertreatment system development through catalyst sizing, performance simulation, system analysis, and validation. You will leverage simulation and test data to optimize sizing and provide technical recommendations for product development and application programs.

Responsibilities include modeling, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and communicating conclusions with clear

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.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating aftertreatment system capability and catalyst sizing tradeoffs, consistent with responsibilities in the requisition.
• Experience analyzing engineering data and translating simulation/test results into technical recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to engineering teams and project stakeholders

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 and data review.
• Use simulation results and experimental data to identify performance gaps and 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 issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communications

Project management

Technical excellence

Process management

CAD/Engineering tools

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL is seeking a Catalyst Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer to support aftertreatment system development through catalyst sizing, performance simulation, system analysis, and validation. You will leverage simulation and test data to optimize sizing and provide technical recommendations for product development and application programs.

Responsibilities include modeling, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and communicating conclusions with clear