HIL Model Developer

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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.

Role Definition

• Development of Real Time capable Engine HIL models using Physics based 1D simulation tools
• Calibration of Models with Engine Test cell data and field data
• Validation of Models for real world scenarios replicated in HIL bench
• Enhancement and maintenance of existing Engine Simulation models
• Promptly troubleshoot model problems encountered and explore alternative solutions

Responsibilities:

• Good Knowledge of Physics based model development for powertrain
• Knowledge of Automotive Engine and its functionalities
• Good Analytical and problem solving skills
• Exposure to simulation tools like GT Power or AVL Cruise.
• MATLAB, Simulink

Degree Requirement
Engineering in Mechanical and Mechatronics & Instrumentation with 5+ years of experience in the industry.

Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
 Level Working Knowledge: 

•    Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

•    Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

•    Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

•    Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

•    Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
 Level Working Knowledge: 

•    Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.

•    Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

•    Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.

•    Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.

•    Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
 Level Working Knowledge: 

•    Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

•    Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

•    Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.

•    Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.

•    Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
 Level Working Knowledge: 

•    Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.

•    Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.

•    Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.

•    Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.

•    Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
 Level Working Knowledge: 

•    Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems.

•    Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities.

•    Handles calls related to product features, applications, and compatibility standards.

•    Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.

•    Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

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