Engineering Simulation Process & Tools Analyst

The Aftertreatment & Cooling Products (ACP) simulation team of the Large Power
Systems Division at Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an engineering analyst. The team
supports New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI)
activities for aftertreatment and cooling components and systems. The simulations
the team performs can be very challenging, involving complex phenomena such as
transient thermal effects, fluid flow, engine and machine vibration and forced
response, material nonlinearities, exotic materials and complex geometries. Typical
models can contain numerous boundary conditions and generate large datasets.
The current opening will focus on improving the quality and efficiency of simulation
processes and tools.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Determine needs and requirements by collaborating with team members and

participating on team projects
Develop applications (scripted or compiled) to automate engineering analysis
processes and/or implement new capabilities
Develop database-driven web applications to support engineering functions
Enhance existing applications and correct software defects
Author documentation for processes and tools
Support and train users

Required Qualifications:

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related field

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms and databases (e.g.,
Oracle)
Experience with programming/scripting languages and platforms such as C,
C++, Fortran, Java, Python, PHP, .NET, Ajax, JavaScript, SQL, Adobe Flash,
XML and HTML
An interest in engineering mechanics, including fluid flow and stress analysis
Ability to work independently and in team settings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

MS or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a

related field
Experience with web technologies and application frameworks
Experience with developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
Project management experience
CFD or FEA experience (Creo Simulate, Abaqus, Nastran, Fluent, Hypermesh,
etc.)
Knowledge of computational geometry and computer graphics