Senior Engine MBD & Structural Simulation Lead

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Mossville (IL)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 169,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Structural & Multibody Dynamics Simulation Engineer to lead core rotating component simulations for crankshafts, camshafts, and related engine parts using MBD and FEA tools.

You will collaborate with design, test, and platform teams to plan, execute analyses, interpret results, and communicate risks and recommendations to stakeholders. Requires a BS in Engineering and strong background in Abaqus, Nastran, ANSYS and related software.

Qualifications

Substantial MBD/FEA analysis experience.
Experience analyzing core rotating engine components including crankshafts, camshafts, connecting rods, bearings, and geartrain systems.
Advanced finite element analysis experience using Abaqus, Nastran, ANSYS, or equivalent software for durability, fatigue, and structural assessments.
Experience with multi-body dynamics tools such as Dynasty/TomSim, RUMBLE/BEAR, AVL EXCITE, Adams, Virtual.Lab Motion or similar.
Strong understanding of engine dynamics, vibration, bearing performance, and crank train system behavior.
Demonstrated ability to develop, validate, and correlate simulation models against test measurements and field data.
Proven ability to lead technical reviews and effectively communicate complex simulation findings to engineering, manufacturing, and program leadership teams.
Experience supporting engine development programs through design reviews, root cause investigations, and resolution of field reliability issues.

Responsibilities

Lead core rotating component simulation activities for crankshafts, camshafts, connecting rods, bearings, and related engine systems across supported platforms and applications.
Partner with component, platform, test, and design teams to clarify analysis needs, prioritize tasks, and deliver timely, high-quality results for durability and performance assessments.
Leverage MBD, FEA, and engine system understanding to troubleshoot complex issues, evaluate design trade-offs, and support root cause analysis for development and field concerns.
Contribute to and improve simulation standard work, including model setup, correlation, result interpretation, quality checks, and documentation of assumptions and recommendations.
Conduct reviews with customers, communicate technical information clearly and concisely, translating complex simulation results into risks, options, and actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Support multiple priorities and customers by aligning expectations, tracking deliverables, escalating risks, and maintaining clear communication on project status and technical decisions.
Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to engineers and external resources through coaching, technical reviews, training, and collaboration.