Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Engineer designing and validating Motor Grader ground-engaging tools at Caterpillar, a construction equipment manufacturer. Improving wear life, durability, productivity, manufacturability, and customer costs.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and development of Ground Engaging Tool components, utilizing advanced engineering tools and simulation methods to enhance machine performance and durability. Proficient in managing product development lifecycles, from concept to production, while effectively communicating and collaborating across multiple projects.

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Ground Engaging Tool (GET) SystemsWear TechnologiesANSYSCreoSimulation Methods

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisFatigue SimulationPerformance SimulationWear SimulationParametric DesignKnowledge-Based EngineeringMaterial Behavior AnalysisPrototype DevelopmentLaboratory TestingField Validation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

TeamcenterVirtual Product Development ToolsAI-Assisted Technologies

Industry Keywords

Mining ApplicationsEngineering MethodologiesHeat TreatmentsCastingForging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design and development of Motor Grader Ground Engaging Tool components, including cutting edges, end bits, ripper points, shank protection systems, and wear packages
Develop solutions improving machine productivity, penetration performance, wear life, serviceability, and customer value
Perform structural, fatigue, performance, and wear simulations
Utilize Virtual Product Development tools to predict stress, durability, material behavior, and wear characteristics
Develop and validate wear-performance models using field data, laboratory testing, and simulation results
Analyze interactions between blade, cutting edge, moldboard, and ripper systems
Evaluate alternative materials, heat treatments, casting, forging, and wear technologies
Support prototype builds, laboratory testing, field validation, and production implementation
Lead root-cause investigations for field issues using analytical, simulation, and test data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of analytical techniques, engineering tools, simulation methods, and AI-assisted technologies
Ability to identify root causes of design and performance issues and develop multiple solutions
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques
Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities
Knowledge of mining applications, Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems, wear technologies, and engineering methodologies
Knowledge of engineering tools including Creo, Teamcenter, ANSYS, DEM, and Wear Simulation
Knowledge of parametric design, simulation, and knowledge-based engineering
Ability to design, analyze, simulate, validate, and optimize GET systems throughout the product development lifecycle
Ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through production
Must work onsite five days a week
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation is available for this position