Simulation​/Application Engineer

Position: Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer
Location: Mossville

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About IDES:

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world.

We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join us!

Job Summary:

The Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer will play a key role in developing and launching e-Powertrain systems for our Large Mining Truck products, including diesel electric, battery electric and dynamic energy transfer trucks. This individual will be involved in multiple NPI programs that are going to production in the next 3 years. There will be multiple senior team leads and an engineering fellow involved with your project work.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact and accelerate your engineering career!

What you will do:

Solve challenging engineering problems involving products, systems, and components using advanced simulation techniques and analysis.

Additional Information:
• This position is located in Mossville, IL.
• Domestic travel up to 10% & minimal international travel is required.
• Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT offered for this position.
• This position is 5 days on-site.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with customers and leadership to scope and execute projects that meet the needs of the business
• Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis impacting products/processes and providing clear recommendations to stakeholders
• Partner with design, manufacturing, supply chain and test to robustly deliver new products and improve validation processes
• Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques
• Lead the development and integration of system-level electrified powertrain architectures, controls, and performance strategies for large mining truck applications.
• Define and optimize electrified powertrain control strategies to balance machine performance, energy efficiency, thermal management, reliability, and customer productivity requirements.
• Develop and evaluate system efficiency improvement initiatives across electric drive systems, supporting both current production programs and next-generation machine platforms.
• Create and maintain engineering tools, performance models, and analytical frameworks that enable data-driven design decisions and support cross-functional product development activities.
• Establish system and subsystem requirements for electrification technologies, including high-voltage architectures, power electronics, electrical systems,…