Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer
Role Overview
The Large Power Systems Division has an opening for a performance analyst to provide simulation support for lubrication systems across various Caterpillar large engine platforms.
The role includes development of models to simulate oil pumps, engine oil galleries, valves, and heat exchangers in steady-state and transient conditions.
The role includes 3-D simulations of piston cooling with oil jets.
The position is key in developing new methods and processes for 1-D and 3-D lubrication simulation, including investigations of Lattice-Boltzmann vs. finite volume methods.
The engineer will collaborate with product development teams to deliver validated design solutions.
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Job Summary
The Large Power Systems Division has an opening for a performance analyst to provide simulation support for lubrication systems across various Caterpillar large engine platforms.
The role includes development of models to simulate oil pumps, engine oil galleries, valves, and heat exchangers in steady-state and transient conditions.
The role includes 3-D simulations of piston cooling with oil jets.
The position is key in developing new methods and processes for 1-D and 3-D lubrication simulation, including investigations of Lattice-Boltzmann vs. finite volume methods.
The engineer will collaborate with product development teams to deliver validated design solutions.
What Will You Do
- Analyze designs and concepts to achieve functional lubrication system requirements.
- Develop system layouts, component selection, sizing and optimizing lube systems using 1-D and 3-D simulation tools.
- Conduct lube component CFD to determine performance characteristics.
- Understand oil level dynamic change in various operating conditions, oil splashing, sloshing and oil flooding/starvation under different driving conditions, to assure lubrication requirements are met under all conditions.
- Conduct piston cooling and time to prime simulation (e.g., turbocharger lubrication).
- Develop engine water circuit models to size pumps and other components.
- Collaborate with engine platform partners and customers to meet technical requirements.
- Communicate simulation results to engine teams, component teams and customers.
- Collaborate with test engineers and correlate simulation models.
- Perform simulation to assist in resolving lubrication system related field problems.
- Contribute to improvements in simulation methods and processes.
- Help to establish technical requirements and specifications for new products.
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Agricultural, or Aerospace engineering or similar).
- Relevant engineering experience: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years; Master's degree with 2+ years; or Doctorate degree.
- Experience in CFD and/or 1-D engine, power systems, machine systems, or lubrication system simulation.
- Strong background and interest in thermo-sciences.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management skills allowing handling of multiple projects and priorities.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- Master or Doctorate degree in Mechanical, Agricultural or Aerospace engineering or similar.
- Strong technical knowledge with the ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members 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 may require up to 10% travel.
- This position is located in World Trade Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Relocation assistance is available for this position.
- This job requires 5 working days from office.
- This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Posting Dates
- September 10, 2026 - September 24, 2026.
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