Mechanical, Software and Lifing Lead in Bracknell

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The Condition Based Engineering (CBE) team is responsible within Solar Turbines for developing and deploying Digital Twins of our existing gas turbine fleet. As a Mechanical Software and Lifing lead in the Condition Based Engineering team you will solve real world engineering problems and help pioneer the development of engine prediction capabilities for our fleet of gas turbines. Our digital twins combine engine data, reduced order physics models and machine learning to predict and optimize the life of critical gas turbine components subjected to real world operation.

What You Will Do:

• Simulation: Develop models and tools to simulate gas turbine hardware such as blades, disks and nozzles, accounting for key degradation mechanisms.
• Software development: Develop and maintain backend software in support of our digital twins and their wider application both internally for analysts and externally for customers.
• Leadership: Experience leading projects and small teams to deliver engineering tools and models and interfacing with other development teams on multiteam software projects.
• Initiative: Propose, promote, and act on your own initiatives and ideas to drive progress and innovation.
• Engagement: Be highly engaged in collaborative problem solving applying your background to push quick resolutions and long-term innovation.
• Team Participation: Actively utilize your engineering and analytical skills as a member of our international, multidisciplinary team.

What You Have:

• Educational Background: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject (e.g., Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Materials, Mechatronics) and 7+ years experience applying your knowledge to solve real world problems.
• Coding Experience: Experience using software tools (C#, C++, Python) to process large datasets and automate complex engineering tasks.
• Component Lifing Experience: Understanding of lifing approaches used for mechanical equipment and systems in safety critical industries.
• Effective Communications: Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with engineers from various disciplines.
• Manage Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects making effective judgments on time allocation and priorities.
• Problem Solving: Ability to innovate and provide pragmatic solutions when the right path is unclear.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Technical Excellence in Gas Turbines: Thorough understanding of gas turbine fundamentals including the underlying physics of component degradation.
• Big Picture Thinking: Experience solving challenging problems in a pragmatic way that can provide value for our internal and external customers.
• Educational Background: Masters or higher degree with a specialty in gas turbines.

Starting pay for this position is from £78k annual base salary. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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