Senior Performance/Simulation/Application Engineering Specialist

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.

 

About IDES:  

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.   
  
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.   
  

Job Summary

 

The Senior Performance Simulation Application Engineering Specialist will solve challenging engineering problems involving products, systems, and components using advanced simulation techniques and analysis.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Mossville, IL.   

• Domestic travel 10-15% & minimal international travel is required.  

• Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

• This role reports on-site 5 days per week  

  

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with customers and leadership to scope and execute projects that meet the needs of the business

• Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis impacting products/processes and providing clear recommendations to stakeholders

• Partner with design, manufacturing, supply chain and test to robustly deliver new products and improve validation processes
  
• Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques

What You Will Have 

Degree Requirement 

Requires a bachelor's degree in concentration of related field. For example: Power Electronics or Power Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum 

• Provides technical support and problem-solving expertise for high-voltage (>1 kV) and megawatt-scale power systems, including system diagnostics and root cause analysis.
• Applies knowledge of ePowertrain architectures, including motor, inverter, and battery integration, testing, and performance optimization.
• Assists in diagnosing and resolving overvoltage issues through risk assessment, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Applies knowledge of power system fundamentals, short-circuit studies, and overall system performance optimization.
• Documents analysis results, test plans, and execution procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and knowledge sharing.
• Leads the component to system level design, analysis and procurement
  

Analytical Thinking: Advanced 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.

• Monitors industry trends and directions and discusses possible impact on internal strategies.
• Designs and orchestrates the use of business analytics for strategic decision making.
• Champions the use of business intelligence applications for tactical and strategic decisions.
• Helps others discover the diverse features, parameters, or considerations to take into account.
• Implements operating metrics and performance gauges such as the balanced scorecard.
• Employs statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling techniques.

Effective Communications: Advanced 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.

• Works to create a climate that values and rewards good oral and written communication.
• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language.
• Monitors developments in communications tools for potential use by organization.
• Writes reports, articles, or books for distribution to the business or professional community.
• Ensures important messages are clearly understood.
• Coaches others on methods of improving their own communications.

Problem Solving: Advanced 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: Advanced 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.

• Champions organization's project management methodology, tools, and techniques.
• Manages multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Coaches others in open communication among project stakeholders.
• Monitors major projects for critical path and actual status versus planned.
• Consults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects.
• Monitors industry for fresh approaches and tools for project management. 

Top Candidates Will Have 

• 10+ years of experience designing, analyzing, testing, and validating high-voltage, high-power electrical systems.
• Experience with power electronics and solid-state switching devices, including IGBTs, thyristors, and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies.
• Knowledge of electrical system safety, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation in demanding operating environments.
• Strong technical understanding of electric powertrain architectures, including motors/generators, inverters, battery systems, and thermal management solutions.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities in the development, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex high-voltage electrical systems.
• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred. (Not required.)

 

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

November 6, 2026 - November 22, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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