Performance & Simulation Engineer - Engine Systems

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer in the Large Power Systems Division to advance engine core component analyses and multi-physics simulations.

You will work on FEA, TMF, and coupled CFD-heat transfer analyses, partnering with global teams to improve durability, reliability and product performance. The role emphasizes collaboration with engine test teams, staying abrest of innovations, and contributing to new simulation methods and tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong proficiency in structural FEA including nonlinear material behavior and contact modeling.
• Experience performing thermal and thermo-mechanical coupled (TMF) simulations for durability assessment.
• Ability to conduct fatigue life prediction (HCF, LCF, TMF) using industry-standard or Caterpillar methods.
• Proficiency with major CAE solvers such as Abaqus or ANSYS Mechanical.
• Strong post-processing with Abaqus, Simlab or HyperMesh.
• Excellent communication and demonstrated project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite-element (FEA) analyses for engine core components.
• Execute coupled coolant CFD-heat transfer analyses and TMF simulations to assess durability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define simulation requirements for new product development and issue resolution.
• Prepare clear documentation of objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Interpret results and provide actionable design recommendations.
• Collaborate with engine test teams to improve simulation tools.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to new methods.

Skills

FEA simulations

Abaqus/ANSYS

TMF simulations

Fatigue life prediction

Python scripting

Engineering communication

Project leadership

Engine knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical/aero engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS Mechanical

HyperMesh

Simlab

fe-safe

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer in the Large Power Systems Division to advance engine core component analyses and multi-physics simulations.

You will work on FEA, TMF, and coupled CFD-heat transfer analyses, partnering with global teams to improve durability, reliability and product performance. The role emphasizes collaboration with engine test teams, staying abrest of innovations, and contributing to new simulation methods and tools.