Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce, Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
About the Program:
The Engineering Development Program (EDP) is all about developing the next generation of industry leaders and technical experts. The purpose of Caterpillar's Engineering Development Program is to harness your ability and further develop you through assignments and learning opportunities so that you may not only fulfill your career ambition but provide excellent service to Caterpillar and its customers.
Our Engineering Development Program enhances the experience of engineering graduates transitioning from student to full-time engineer. You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership.
An engineering software development position is available in the following area:
Machine Simulation
Develop and apply advanced computational models to understand, verify, and improve the design of components, systems, products, and processes. Specific focus will be on Machine Performance Analysis tool development and applications related to earth-implement interaction. Selected individual will work with very specialized teams within Caterpillar to develop different software packages for variety of applications to support Caterpillar product development processes.
This position is located in Mossville, Illinois.
Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application
Basic Qualifications:
* A PhD in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Aerospace Engineering)
* Expected graduation date December 2019 - August 2021
* Programming skills (C++, modern C++ and Python)
* Previous technical internship/co-op or relevant experience, preferably in Discreet Element Methods
* Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0 at current institution
Top candidates will also have:
* Numerical modeling of earthen materials (FEA, DEM, MFM)
* Geomechanics background
* Background and interest in physics-based analysis of systems and components
* Leadership experience
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 day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include:
* Paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)
* Relocation assistance is available for this position
* Sponsorship IS available for this position
Final details:
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Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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