Simulation Senior Associate Engineer

Caterpillar

  • Wuxi, Jiangsu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Career Area: EngineeringJob 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.Job Summary:
As a Structural Simulation Engineer, you will focus on structural simulation and analysis for heavy machinery and mechanical systems. You will leverage your expertise in simulation tools and industry standards to validate structural performance, optimize designs and ensure compliance with rigorous engineering requirements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong understanding of physical test and product application will be critical to success in this role. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!!What You Will Do:
  • Coordinate the simulation request between simulation team and oversea design team (basically in Japan)
  • Performance structural simulation to support product development
  • Leverage simulation to investigate and address structural failure issues
  • Physical test plan creation and following up
  • Simulation – test correlation
  • Track on the development of structural simulation technologies, and continuous improvement on simulation accuracy and efficiency
Work Experience and Education requirement:
  • 2 years+ relevant work experience.
  • Requires a master’s degree or above in Mechanics, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or equivalent fields.
What skills you will have:
Communication and Coordination:
  • Exceptional verbal communication skills in cross-cultural settings.
  • Conveys complex ideas with clarity and conciseness.
  • Excels in cross-functional collaboration to achieve project goals.
  • Proven ability in mediating conflicts and aligning diverse perspectives.
  • Fluent speaking and listening skills in Japanese.
Structural Simulation:
  • Strong skills on commercial simulation software usage, like Hyperworks, ABAQUS and Nastran etc.
  • Have the knowledge of mechanics (like Mechanics of Materials and Elastic Mechanics etc.), based on which simulation results can be explained theoretically.
  • Knowledge of Metal Material Science is preferred.
  • The knowledge on metal fatigue and the skills to carry out structural fatigue analysis will be the success to this position. Especially for welded structures, skills on both fatigue simulation procedure and standard (such as ASME, IIW etc) is required.
  • Write detailed technical reports and simulation documents to clearly communicate simulation results and recommendations
Physical Test Support
  • Work together with test team on test plan and follow up the test.
  • Test data analysis.
  • Perform correlation between simulation and test.
Programming and data processing
  • Master at least one programming language, such as Python, MATLAB, C++
  • Ability to write scripts and tools to improve simulation efficiency and automation
Additional Information:
The location for this position is Wuxi, Jiangsu
This position will require less than 10% travel.
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.Posting Dates: August 15, 2025 - September 11, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to applyNot ready to apply? Join our .

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