Senior CAE Thermofluids Engineer - Combustion

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Job Title: Senior CAE Thermofluids Combustion Engineer

Salary/Grade: £55,516.00 – £61,516.00 depending on experience

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee’s contribution up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee’s contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

The Computer-Aided-Engineering (CAE) Simulation team is part of the engineering team at IPSD-M (Industrial Power Systems Division – Medium Engines). The CAE Simulation team is comprised of Thermofluids (CFD), Structural (FEA) and Software teams. It is responsible for supporting the design, performance and mechanical development of advanced powertrains for Caterpillar and driving the technical direction in the early stages of new products and new technologies through the use of simulation tools and methodologies, as well as the virtual validation of these early concepts.

We are seeking a Senior Thermofluids Combustion Engineer to join the team to develop CI & SI combustion systems utilizing simulation processes to help influence and enhance Caterpillar products of the future.

What You Will Do

• Development of CI & SI combustion systems using simulation processes

• Investigate and resolve engineering problems on SI and CI combustion engines using 1D & 3D fluids simulation tools

• Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis results as well as providing clear verbal and written recommendations to stakeholders and customers

• Close cooperation with US simulation team to align on combustion processes

• Optimisation and automation of products and processes to increase simulation efficiency

• Collaboration with the team to share, learn and develop yours and the team’s knowledge

• Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques

What You Have

Required qualifications:

• Accredited Bachelors/Masters degree in a relevant Engineering subject

• Working knowledge of Compression Ignition (CI), Spark Ignition (SI) engines and alternative fuels

Simulation experience: Knowledge of 1D & 3D thermofluids simulation methodologies; ability to use 1D & 3D tools Level Working Knowledge:

• Experience of using 1D tools (e.g. GT-Suite)

• Experience of using 3D tools (e.g. Converge, STAR-CCM+, STAR-CD)

Effective Communications:

• 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.

Analytical Thinking:

• 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.

Technical Excellence:

• Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Problem Solving:

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Project Management:

• Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Process Management:

• Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

What You Will Get

Within this role you will get a great opportunity to work in a team of like-minded simulation engineers, solving a wide variety of engineering problems to help shape existing and future Caterpillar products. You will develop existing and new simulation processes while working alongside the wider simulation community in the global Caterpillar enterprise.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid #LI

Posting Dates:

February 27, 2025 – March 13, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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