Senior Associate Production Performance Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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About LPSD

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Large Power Systems Division currently has an opening for a Senior Associate Performance Engineer in the Production Performance team located in Lafayette, IN. In this role you will support engine production performance, factory test operations, and global customer applications, solve challenging engineering problems involving engine performance publication and production processes using data analysis and hands-on test support. You will also deliver solutions that improve product quality, factory efficiency, and customer outcomes. This position will close on 11/15/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

What you will do:

• Support current diesel engine product lines
• Develop, publish, and maintain engine performance data in TMI (Technical Marketing Information)
• Analyze and process special rating requests and sales inquiries
• Create custom performance data to support customer applications
• Support product support teams to resolve field performance issues
• Collaborate with global teams on performance data publication
• Develop and maintain factory hot test specifications across multiple facilities
• Provide direct support to Lafayette test operations including troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Drive test process improvements to increase throughput, efficiency, and capacity
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve production quality and velocity
• Partner with design, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to deliver product and process improvements

Degree Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

What you will have:

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

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.

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.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

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

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience with large diesel or gas engine performance and troubleshooting

• Familiarity with Caterpillar engine product systems and configurations

• Experience supporting factory testing or production environments

• Advanced data analysis or programming skills (e.g., Excel VBA, Python, SQL, Power BI)

Additional Information:

• This position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation is available for this position
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic or possible international
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  #LI

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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