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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.\nAbout IPSD\nCaterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.\nJob Summary:\nThe Senior CFD Combustion Engineer on the IPSD-L Thermo-Fluids Team is primarily an individual contributor role. This engineer will be accountable for contributing to the identification, complex analysis, and resolution of problems in combusting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), for which the incumbent is beginning to build a reputation as an expert.\nThe major focus of the job is on technical delivery. In this role you will collaborate with design, simulation, test, and platform teams to analyze and optimize combustion systems. The engineer in this role will also champion existing simulation best practices and new tools/processes to continuously improve simulation efficiency. Finally, this engineer will provide mentoring and indirect leadership to internal and external team members.\nWhat You Will Do:\nPartners with component and platform design teams to evaluate and optimize the combustion systems to meet customer and emissions requirements.\nEnsure timely and quality boundary conditions for downstream analysis including Head & Block FEA and Piston simulations.\nLeverage technical expertise and engine system understanding to troubleshoot issues through combusting CFD simulation.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of combusting CFD simulation best practices, which includes leading iModel projects to close critical gaps, improving accuracy and reducing throughput time.\nCommunicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner.\nManage multiple priorities and multiple customers at the same time.\nDemonstrate initiative and customer service.\nDegree Requirement\nMasters in engineering with at least 5 years of industrial combusting CFD analysis experience, or PhD with a minimum of 2 years experience.\nExpertise Requirements:\nDirect injection sprays and spray-wall interaction\nCombustion: including kinetics, emissions and soot\nNon-diesel combustion\nTransient simulations (i.e. pulsed flow engine simulations, cycle-to-cycle variations, etc)\nDOE methodology and execution; optimizing combustion performance\nCombustion wall heat transfer\nTesting or experimental experience\nCross-functional teamwork; providing recommendations to design and test engineers\nNon-reacting CFD and tools (e.g. OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, etc)\nSignificant peer reviewed papers in leading journals\nWhat You Will Have:\nAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.\nEvaluates and makes contributions to best practices.\nProcesses large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.\nProductively balances speed and accuracy.\nImplements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.\nDemonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.\nEmploy techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.\nAnalytical 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.\nSeeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.\nOrganizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.\nIdentifies many possible causes of a problem based on prior experience and current research.\nQuantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.\nApproaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.\nChooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.\nEffective Communications: 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.\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and use it for own communication effectiveness.\nMake oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\nProblem 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.\nEnsures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.\nOrganizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.\nUses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.\nContributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.\nAnalyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.\nDevelops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nProvides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.\nEffectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.\nApplies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.\nApplies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.\nHelps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Technical Center in Mossville, IL.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is available for this position.\nThis position will require up to 10% travel.\nAbout Caterpillar \nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.Posting Dates:\nOctober 8, 2026 - October 21, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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