Senior Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer

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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. Caterpillar’s BCP division is hiring a Senior Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer supporting Roll Over and Falling Object Protective Structures (ROPS/FOPS) design, validation, and certification at the Clayton Machine Development Center (CMDC) in Clayton, NC area. Role Summary: As a Senior Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer , you will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and validating ROPS and FOPS structures for heavy construction equipment. You will use advanced finite element analysis (FEA) methods to meet structural strength and stiffness, manufacturability, and cost targets. You will work closely with design, test, and analysis teams; s...