Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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 engine platforms. 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. The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Utilize analytical techniques (1-D and 3-D simulation tools) to provide simulation support for electrification projects across various Caterpillar platforms, as well as cooling performance simulation for diesel-powered applications. This includes conducting 1-D system simulation for up-front system sizing and component selection for cooling systems as well as performing high-end Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation for virtual design and validation.

It is critical to have good communication skills to effectively collaborate with the various product development teams to deliver validated design solutions to our challenging program deliverables and timelines simultaneously. You must foster strong collaboration with our design, system, and validation partners.

• Conduct application specific cooling system analysis projects
• Develop cooling system layouts, component selection, sizing and optimizing the cooling air and water systems using 1-D simulation tools
• Collaborating with design partners to meet technical and regulatory requirements
• Conduct component CFD to determine performance characteristics
• Develop CFD models to understand air flow through cooling packages
• Develop under hood thermal CFD models to predict component temperatures
• Collaborate with test engineers and correlate analysis models
• Perform analysis to assist in resolving cooling-related field problems
• Contribute to improvements in simulation methods and processes
• Help to establish technical requirements and specifications for new products

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Automobile engineering or similar preferred)
• Relevant engineering experience:Bachelor’s degree: 3+ years
• Master’s degree: 1+ years
• 1+ years of engineering experience with at least 1 year focused on cooling system performance for product development with 1D and CFD system simulation experience,
• Strong background and interest in thermo-sciences
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Project management skills allowing for handling multiple projects and priorities

Top Candidates will also have:

• Master or Doctorate degree in Mechanical, Agricultural or Aerospace engineering
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, and process partners
• Working knowledge of engine, lubrication/ powertrain cooling and/or electrification systems
• 2+ years of experience using Fluent, 1-D analysis tools (i.e., GT-Suite) and Creo

Additional Information:

• This position is for World trade center, Chennai
• This job requires 5 working days from office.
• This position may require up to 10% travel
• This position is being posted both internally and externally

Additional information:

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.

Posting Dates:

March 6, 2026 - March 19, 2026

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

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