Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: To serve as an experienced, individual contributor on projects and assignments that are complex in nature and that support and enhance Caterpillar product performance, durability, reliability, quality, and serviceability.Virtual Product Development (Simulation) division in India comprising group of 150+ highly educated and talented engineer functioning from multiple locations in line with corporate global footprint strategy and providing simulation support to Caterpillar s global business units in Structural, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Engine and Machine Performance Simulation etc. areas.JOB RELATED STATISTICS: Experienced individual contributor with ability to develop and perform complex simulations individually and/or in a team environment with accountability on quality, velocity, cost and enhance Caterpillar product performance, durability, reliability, quality, and serviceability.JOB DUTIES: This position represents the journey level position for engineering related functions. This person has built significant, deep expertise in one or multiple technical areas. The key role of a Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Application is that of an individual contributor. This position will be accountable for contributing to the identification, analysis, and resolution of needs and problems in a discipline for which the incumbent is beginning to build a reputation as an experienced simulation engineer. This position performs complex analysis work, identifies and resolves problems. Although this position may be the transition from individual contributor to technical leadership, the major focus of the job is on technical delivery. Incumbents may work more directly with different units, suppliers, customers, and/or other teams and begin enhancing general and business skills. This requires the ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner. Decisions may significantly impact on: product performance, durability, quality, reliability, and serviceability; negotiations with suppliers; leveraging new technologies; warranty; total cost of non-quality; costs; sales; and customer perception.Success factors for the Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Application include demonstrating excellent analytical skills and a mastery of engineering concepts. Major challenges facing incumbents are meeting goals for cost, reliability, and performance, and managing multiple priorities. This position must keep up-to-date on changing customer needs as the project progresses, stay current with new technology, and provide guidance and direction on the project to less experienced engineers, technologists, and technicians. Incumbents may be expected to bear significant responsibility for completion of a project with major focus on quality and delivery.Key areas of responsibility encountered in this role may include any or all of the following: evaluate products and processes; perform needs analysis and initiate ideas; perform product maintenance; keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies; communicate technical information to dealers, customers, team members, suppliers, and other units; support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers, and suppliers; and develop and maintain keen understanding of internal and external customers needs., * Background/Experience: The candidature for this senior engineer position must have a Postgraduate/PhD degree from a reputed institution, in an accredited engineering curriculum (Mechanical/Design/Automobile/Aerospace) plus 6-8 years of simulation experience related to product development/validation.The candidate will be part of the Machine Structures and System Simulation team which performs virtual validation related to structural durability of Caterpillar machine structures and systems.Job Location: ChennaiKey Skill Set: Sound theoretical knowledge in Mechanical Engineering.Strong knowledge in structural simulations (Vibration, Fatigue, Stress)Sound understanding of Engineering mechanics, Machine design and Strength of materialsSystem level multi body simulation model development experienceExperience in technical mentoring and leading teams in structural simulationRelated publications in Journals and internal conference will be added advantagePreferred Skill Sets: Structural durability of Mechanical Systems/ComponentsExpert in Fatigue assessment techniquesExpertise in using FEA tools like Abaqus/Ansys/NX-Nastran/FE-Safe etc for solving complex non-linear FEA, Multiphysics simulations related to structural durabilitySound understanding of principles of linkages, structural systemsExperience in successfully leading complex validation projects/programs, technical coaching/mentoring other team membersExperience in using statistical methods for uncertainty quantifications and the sensitivity of the simulation results due to variations in the input parameters/processExperience in structural health monitoring using big data and remaining useful life predictions using robust simulation/mathematical modelsKey Competencies: Excellent Verbal and Written Communication SkillsSelf-starter with an inquisitive mindStrong customer focus with ability to work closely and deliver timely supportAbility to work in teams as well as independentlyGood decision-making skills

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