Senior Engine Performance Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 3, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $157,375–$218,281 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 131 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Engine Performance Engineer

The Senior Engine Performance Engineer joins the Power Systems and Controls Development Team to lead engine rating and calibration development for dual-fuel or gas engine programs. This role involves translating customer requirements into development plans, optimizing engine performance and emissions, and providing technical direction across calibration, controls, hardware, and test activities. You will analyze test-cell data and simulation results to resolve complex issues regarding combustion, air and fuel systems, and operating limits. Key responsibilities include developing calibration maps, managing multiple development priorities, and improving engineering workflows. Required skills include proficiency in DIAdem, Matlab, Canape, AVL Concerto, Dynasty, and GT-POWER. The role focuses on New Technology Introduction and New Product Introduction programs to ensure engine reliability, durability, and emissions compliance across demanding industrial applications.

What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize engine ratings and calibrations to meet performance, emissions, and durability requirements.
  • Translate technical requirements into detailed development and validation plans, including test objectives and risk-mitigation actions.
  • Execute engine development work using test-cell data, simulation results, and engineering analysis to identify data gaps.
  • Evaluate interactions between engine hardware, controls software, combustion, and fuel systems to recommend balanced solutions.
  • Lead complex root-cause investigations for engine performance, emissions, and calibration concerns to drive issues to closure.
  • Create technical reports and recommendations regarding program status, risks, and tradeoffs for technical leadership.
  • Improve development processes, analysis tools, and standard work to increase program velocity and repeatability.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers while coordinating work across test, controls, and simulation teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering discipline.
  • Professional experience in engine rating development.
  • Extensive knowledge of engine performance development, combustion, emissions, calibration methods, engine systems, and controls.
  • Ability to lead structured root-cause investigations and develop evidence-based recommendations for complex system problems.
  • Working knowledge of project management strategies to plan, organize, and monitor complex development activities.
  • Knowledge of engineering tools and techniques used to model, analyze, simulate, and test engine system designs.
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical or a related engineering discipline (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with spark ignited or dual-fuel engines and NTI/NPI development programs (preferred).

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