Caterpillar Inc. Recruitment Drive 2026 | Caterpillar Inc. Hiring Mechanical Engineer

www.jobinvent.com 17 Sep 2026
Company Name
Caterpillar Inc.
Company Website
https://www.caterpillar.com/
Experience
2-5 Years
Job Role
Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer
Job Type
  • Experienced
Job Location
  • Chennai
Skills
  • Good Communication Skill
Education
  • BE/BTech
  • ME/M.Tech
Branch
  • Mechanical Engineering
Job will expire on
16 Nov 2026

About Company

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar 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.  Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Agricultural, or Aerospace engineering or similar)
  • Relevant engineering experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree: 5+ years
  • Master’s degree: 2+ years
  • 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

Job Description

  • Analyze designs and concepts to achieve functional lubrication system requirements
  • Develop system layouts, component selection, sizing and optimizing lube systems using 1-D & 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

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