Job Description

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BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: 

The successful candidate for this Senior Associate Engineer position must have a Post Graduate degree from a reputed institution, in an accredited Engineering curriculum (Mechanical/Design/Automobile/Aerospace) plus 4+ years of simulation experience related to product development/validation. He/she will be part of the Machine Structural Simulation team which performs virtual validation related to structural durability of Caterpillar machine structures.

Incumbents must have demonstrated technical/analysis competency related to

• Structural durability of Mechanical Systems/Sub-Systems (Fatigue, Stress, Vibration)
• Expert in Fatigue assessment techniques using Composite Work Cycle for Truck Frames
• Expertise in using FEA tools like Nastran/Abaqus/FE-Safe etc for solving complex non-linear FEA, Multiphysics simulations related to structural durability
• Sound understanding of principles of linkages, structural systems
• Experience as an individual contributor in performing complex validation projects/programs, technical coaching/mentoring other team members
• Experience in using statistical methods for uncertainty quantifications and the sensitivity of the simulation results due to variations in the input parameters/process
• Experience in structural health monitoring using big data and remaining useful life predictions using robust simulation/mathematical models

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Requires a self-starter with strong technical skills
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex tasks
• Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group
• Demonstrated excellent judgement and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems
• Excellent Team work and collaboration skills

Relocation is available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Skills Required

• Communication
• FEA