Senior Engine Calibration & Performance Lead

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL is seeking a Senior Engine Performance Engineer to lead engine rating and calibration development for dual-fuel or gas engines. Translate requirements into development plans and guide calibration, controls, and hardware teams across NTI and NPI programs.

You will use test data and simulations to optimize performance and emissions, mentor engineers, and ensure safe, high-quality, timely delivery in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering discipline.
• Professional experience in engine rating development.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize engine ratings and calibrations to meet performance, emissions, durability, and customer requirements.
• Translate technical requirements into development and validation plans with clear objectives and data needs.
• Plan and execute engine development work using test-cell data, simulations, and analyses.
• Evaluate interactions among engine hardware, controls, combustion, and operating limits; propose balanced solutions.
• Lead calibration-map development and production-intent controls; support software strategy and hardware-recipe evaluations.
• Lead complex issue investigations and root-cause analysis for performance, emissions, and test-related concerns.
• Create technical reports and communicate program status, risks, and decisions to leadership.
• Improve development processes, tools, and standard work to increase quality and velocity.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate work across test, controls, simulation, design, and certification teams.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Communication

Project Management

Decision Making

CAD/Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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AVL Concerto

Dynasty

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Job description

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL is seeking a Senior Engine Performance Engineer to lead engine rating and calibration development for dual-fuel or gas engines. Translate requirements into development plans and guide calibration, controls, and hardware teams across NTI and NPI programs.

You will use test data and simulations to optimize performance and emissions, mentor engineers, and ensure safe, high-quality, timely delivery in a global setting.