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Job Summary:

L5 Power System Simulation team of the Integrated Components & Solutions division is seeking a simulation candidate to support product and Virtual Product Development (VPD) technology development. Primary job responsibilities may include applications of power system simulations to influence early product concepts and design decisions, to improve the existing products by resolving performance issues and to develop or improve simulation related processes and technologies.

What You Will Do:

The candidate integrates controls and plant models of components and subsystems into a power system model and executes performance studies (the power system may include subsystems like genset, motor, power converter, utility grid, energy storage, PV, wind turbine etc.) using Matlab/Simscape/Simulink. The candidate will be involved in power system concept performance simulation to influence early product concepts and control software design decisions, to improve the existing products by resolving performance issues and to develop or improve simulation related processes and technologies. The candidate will analyze the results and assess system performance and reliability.

The candidate should have the capability to assess and suggest improvements for power system architecture design, including hardware selection, control algorithms development and optimization. Furthermore, the analysis results will be validated with measured data from actual test. Model in the Loop (MIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL) methods are commonly used for daily work. Interfacing to software libraries in Git is required. An effective candidate is also capable to develop scripts in Matlab or Python to automate common tasks.

Other areas of responsibility encountered in this role may include any or all the following: perform needs analysis and initiate ideas; evaluate new controls, processes or systems; communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units; contribute to the design of new products and processes; support other candidates, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers.

The candidate must manage his/her own development, continuously learning through experience and staying abreast of technology changes. The candidate also has the responsibility to coach other team members.

Education Requirement:

• A minimum BS degree in Electrical Engineering, PhD preferred.

What Skills You Will Have:

Technical Excellence: Develop and apply physics-based simulation for gensets, batteries, utility grid, electric motors, power electronics and/or mechanical drivetrain applications

• Advises others on the 1D simulation approach to understand a particular system.

• Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.

• Mentors others to enhance their technical simulation competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.

• Coaches others in defining, analyzing, and providing proposed solutions to system design problems.

• Is accountable for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for their performance.

Process Management: Knowledge of simulation process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing work processes.

• Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.

• Carries out process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a major process flow, its components and issues.

• Synchronizes the efforts of, and resource requirements for, several teams within a process.

• Makes the business case for new processes, including their cost-benefit ratios.

• Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Evaluates manual and electronic tools and techniques for enhancing accuracy.

• Designs techniques for measuring the cost and impact of errors.

• Discusses the value and associated costs of formal walkthroughs.

• Monitors the industry for new tools and techniques in assuring accuracy.

• Coaches others in methods of identifying and correcting errors, oversights and omissions.

• Supports and communicates the organization's quality management process.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective physics-based simulation analysis; ability to determine the root cause of analysis problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.

• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.

• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Effective Communications:

• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.

• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.

• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.

• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.

• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

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.

• Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria.

• Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact.

• Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems.

• Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems.

• Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives.

• Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving.

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.

• Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.

• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.

• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.

• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.

• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.

• Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.

Top Candidates will also have

• Expertise in electrical power systems engineering and electrical systems design

• Knowledge of modeling/analysis/design of microgrid/EV using software like Matlab/Simulink/Simscape.

• Strong initiative, communication skills, customer focus, teamwork, planning skills and leadership experiences.

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with academic focus on power system simulation

• Knowledge of microgrid/EV system design/controls, Power electronics, controls integration, Motor design/control, grid interaction.

• Proven proficiency in scripting language of Matlab or Python

Additional Information

The location for this position is Mossville, IL.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require less than 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual incentive bonus plan*

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

March 12, 2025 - March 26, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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