Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer

The Large Power Systems Division currently has an opening for a performance analyst who will utilize commercial and internal tools and analytical techniques (1-D and 3-D simulation tools) to provide simulation support for lubrication systems across various Caterpillar large engine platforms, with the opportunity to also work on engine water system simulations. This includes development of models to simulate oil pumps, engine oil galleries, valves, and heat exchangers in both steady-state and transient conditions (e.g., time to prime simulations), as well as 3-D simulations of piston cooling with oil jets. This position will also be a key player in the development of new methods and processes for 1-D and 3-D lubrication simulation, including investigations of the Lattice-Boltzmann vs. finite volume methods. The engineer will effectively collaborate with the various product development teams to deliver validated design solutions for our challenging program deliverables. The position includes strong collaboration with our design, system, and validation partners.

Analyze designs and concepts to achieve functional lubrication system requirements

Develop system layouts, component selection, sizing and optimizing lube systems using 1-D & 3-D simulation tools

Conduct lube component CFD to determine performance characteristics

Understand oil level dynamic change in various operating conditions, oil splashing, sloshing and oil flooding/starvation under different driving conditions, to assure lubrication requirements are met under all conditions

Conduct piston cooling and time to prime simulation (e.g., turbocharger lubrication)

Develop engine water circuit models to size pumps and other components

Collaborate with engine platform partners and customers to meet technical requirements

Communicate simulation results to engine teams, component teams and customers

Collaborate with test engineers and correlate simulation models

Perform simulation to assist in resolving lubrication system related field problems

Contribute to improvements in simulation methods and processes

Help to establish technical requirements and specifications for new products

This position may require up to 10% travel

This position is located in World Trade Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Relocation assistance is available for this position

Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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