PS & CD - Engine Performance Calibration Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Caterpillar Inc. seeks PS & CD– Engine Performance Calibration Engineer at its facility located at 14009 Old Galena Rd, Bldg L, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Develop and manage calibration projects for dual-fuel engines to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with NPI and NTI product teams to support concept evaluation, recipe selection, engine performance improvement efforts, and field data analysis for early issue detection and resolution. Develop engine test plans, perform complex analysis, and deliver technical reports. Provide technical support for engine performance and contribute to resolving product issues through the NPI and CPI processes. Support engine hardware recipe evaluation and software strategy development. Coordinate with emissions regulations and compliance teams regarding new software and program requests, including preparation of engine emissions certification documentation, data files, and AECD documents. Mentor a team of engine calibration engineers and communicate technical information to leadership and internal stakeholders. Focus on continuous improvement of processes, methods, and tools related to engine performance and validation. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 8 years of experience in engine performance and emissions calibration development or related occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept a master’s degree or foreign equivalent Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 6 years of experience in engine performance and emissions calibration development or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Engine simulation and test analysis; (2) Engine performance, emission calibration development; and (3) Software tools including NI DIAdem, Canape, & MATLAB. Travel: None. Telecommuting: None.

Summary Pay Range:  

$131,227.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits 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

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [PS & CD– Engine Performance Calibration Engineer  / Reference # R0000379558]. #LI-DNI

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 28, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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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