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Caterpillar Inc. · 21 hours ago

Data Analysis Senior Engineer – Structure Simulation

Champaign, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $169K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global company dedicated to building a better world through innovation and collaboration. The Data Analysis Senior Engineer – Structure Simulation will tackle complex structural challenges using advanced simulation, data analytics, and machine learning to enhance product reliability and performance.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and deploy machine learning models to estimate loads, strains, and damage/life predictions (scikit-learn)

Create dashboards and visualizations to explore large datasets and identify root causes of structural issues related to application severity (Power BI, Tableau)

Automate data processing and analysis workflows for high-frequency time-series telematics data, with robust version control and development practices (Python, Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps Repos, VS Code)

Managed large-scale SQL databases for storing and retrieving hundreds of millions to billions of rows of summarized data across diverse assets (Snowflake, MySQL, SQLite)

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisMachine LearningData VisualizationSQL Database ManagementPythonPower BITableauHyperMeshNXNastranCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTechnical Leadership

Required

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering from an accredited institution

Expert in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), fatigue and durability modeling, and multibody dynamics

Proficient in building machine learning models for load estimation and life prediction (scikit-learn)

Build and deploy machine learning models to estimate loads, strains, and damage/life predictions (scikit-learn)

Create dashboards and visualizations to explore large datasets and identify root causes of structural issues related to application severity (Power BI, Tableau)

Managed large-scale SQL databases for storing and retrieving hundreds of millions to billions of rows of summarized data across diverse assets (Snowflake, MySQL, SQLite)

Delivers high-accuracy results while balancing speed and precision

Breaks down complex problems into manageable components and identifies discrepancies in data to drive clarity

Communicates technical insights effectively through presentations and reports

Provides constructive feedback and actively incorporates input to improve communication and outcomes

Applies diverse problem-solving techniques to resolve engineering challenges

Contributes to best practices and lessons learned to elevate team performance

Supports project planning with cost, schedule, and resource tracking

Builds and validates simulation models using HyperMesh, NX, and Nastran

Performs durability and fracture mechanics analysis to support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and Current Product Improvement (CPI)