Gas Engine Research and Development Engineer at Caterpillar in FERNDALE, Washington

Job Description:

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.

Caterpillar Power Solutions Northwest (PSNW) is focused on developing heavy-duty, spark ignited engines. PSNW works to develop new technologies and next generation engines with the goals of reducing the products carbon footprint, increasing its performance, and lowering emissions. At the PSNW test facility outside of Bellingham, Washington engineers specialize in using single cylinder engine testing combined with detailed analysis, 1D engine models, and 3D CFD simulation tools to provide optimized combustion system solutions for Caterpillars Large Power Systems Division.

Role Definition

Working with a more senior engineer, the new team member will focus on engine testing including engine setup and instrumentation, developing test plans for the project, assisting with data collection, performing advanced data analysis, supporting that analysis with 1D and/or CFD simulation, and effectively presenting actionable conclusions to stakeholders. Excellent hands-on skills with engines and machinery in general is required and will be applied daily. Opportunity exists to expand into more advanced engineering work and project management as dictated by the skills, experience, and interests of the engineer.

Responsibilities

• Providing product development technical and project management interface to management and internal clients.
  
• Performing data extraction/analysis, failure analysis and problem solving, application of simulation tools and methods, and practical application of theory and concepts.
  
• Testing products, analyzing test data and making modifications to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
  
• Building, testing and modifying product prototypes using working models or theoretical models.
  

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or 4+ years of experience required. Graduate level degree preferred.

Skill Descriptors

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

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
  
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
  
• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
  
• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
  
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
  

Analytical Thinking: 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. Level Working Knowledge :

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
  
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
  
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
  
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
  
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
  

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Working Knowledge :

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
  
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
  
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
  
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
  
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
  

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Working Knowledge :

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
  
• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
  
• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
  
• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
  
• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
  

Culture/Location Description: The PSNW facility consists of a small collaborative team that is on the technical forefront of heavy-duty spark ignited engine development. Emphasis is placed on staying abreast of the latest research and development in the field of internal combustion engines to deliver world class next generation products. When the workday is done there are a multitude of activities waiting for the outdoor enthusiast - hiking, camping, mountaineering, mountain biking, kayaking, or boating in the San Juan Islands are just to name a few. In addition to the array of mountain town activities, Bellingham also has its share of cultural offerings including shows at the historic Mt. Baker Theater, the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, multiple music venues, a long list of local restaurants, and is home to Western Washington University.

Additional Information

• This position will close 5/10/2024 at 11:59 pm.
  
• The location for this position is on-site in Bellingham, Washington.
  
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
  
• This position may require less than 10% travel.
  

Employee benefit details

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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
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:

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)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Posting Dates:
April 23, 2024 - May 10, 2024
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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