Design Engineer

## Design Engineer Apply locations:
Mossville, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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** Career Area:
** Engineering
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* 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.
** Design Engineer
** Mossville, IL
** Your Work Shapes the World
** Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters h a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure.  

Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.  Join us.
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* Job Summary:

** The Design Engineer will support LPSD fuel systems and engine development programs through advanced design, analytical simulation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to research initiatives & new technology development (NTI), new product introductions (NPI), field issue resolution (CPI). The incumbent will work cross‐functionally with design, testing, and analysis teams to develop and deliver high‐performing components, systems, and simulation methodologies.
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* What you will do:

*** Perform hydraulic performance modeling and CFD analysis of fuel systems, engine components, and related systems
* Conduct analytical simulations using Dynasty, GT Suite, and CFD tools (Simerics MP and/or FLUENT)
* Analyze, interpret, and clearly report simulation results to technical stakeholders
* Recommend design improvements and enhancements based on analytical findings
* Support research projects & new technology introduction, NPI programs, and field issue resolutions
* Develop and evaluate new simulation techniques and analytical methodologies
* Collaborate closely with design, testing, and analysis teams throughout component and system development
* Support components and analytical processes through NPI programs and CPI projects
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* Education and Experience Requirements:

*** Bachelor’s degree in accredited Engineering curriculum.
* Solid background in fluid mechanics and thermo-dynamics
** Skills you will have:**
* ** Analytical Thinking:
** Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
* ** Effective Communications:
** Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
* ** Managing Multiple Priorities:
** working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
* ** Technical Excellence:
** Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
* ** Product Design and Development**:
Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
** Top Candidates Will Have:
*** Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Theoretical & Applied…