**Career Area:** Engineering **Job 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. The Motor Grader (MG) Product Group, part of Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division (EMD), is seeking an innovative, self-starting, and motivated engineer to join our team as a **Senior Performance Engineer** . You will have the opportunity to help our customers build a better world by being responsible for the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of overall machine performance for the entire MG product line. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Caterpillar to define requirements, develop solutions, and deploy integrated solutions that create differentiation and deliver superior performance for our customers. Furthermore, you will support the development of technology strategies, bringing together onboard and offboard data, to deliver unmatched safety, comfort, insights, and productivity to our global customers. **What You Will Do:** + Define, execute, and deliver machine level performance that meets the requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), and product life-cycle support for MG + Continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology such new alternative fuels, driveline technology and integrated controls strategies + Oversee the development of engine and transmission performance and emissions, including targeted DOEs + Oversee the validation of machine level performance testing, including measurement for vibration and sound + Process results, analyze, interpret, and write reports of tests undertaken, including calculations and preparation to present results to the engineering teams + Provide data and other required performance and validation information as necessary, for product support documentation, and to the commercial teams + Operate MG machines to evaluate performance and user interface features **What You Will Have (Basic qualifications):** + **Degree requirement:** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering **AND** progressive experience in an engineering position. + **Analytical Thinking:** Proven ability to use tools and techniques to analyze data and determine the root cause of complex technical problems and create alternative solutions. + **Product Design and Development:** Knowledge of construction products, preferably Motor Graders or other earthmoving equipment, ability to design, build, and develop a new product from concept through to production. + **Project Management:** Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills are required. Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones. **Top Candidates Will Have (Desired but not required):** + Strong technical communications, customer focus and problem-solving skills demonstrated through past project work + Knowledge of the Motor Grader machines and customer applications + Knowledge and/or experience of driveline performance including engine, transmission, and powertrain experience **Additional Info** : + Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. + 5-10% international and domestic travel is expected. + ISE assignment is **not** available for this position. + Visa sponsorship is **not** available for this position. **What You Will Get:** 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). **About Caterpillar:** 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. 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. \#LI Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** November 7, 2024 - November 19, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .