Drivetrain Systems Simulation Engineer

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Job Summary

The Caterpillar Drivetrain Team in Monterrey, Mexico, is seeking an entry-level engineer to serve as a Drivetrain Component Simulation Engineer. This individual contributor role supports the concept, design, and development of transmission systems and components using in-house and commercial simulation tools. The engineer will work under the guidance of experienced design and mechatronics engineers to build technical capability and contribute to drivetrain simulation activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and validation of mechanical drivetrain hardware to ensure product requirements are achieved.
• Build, improve, and maintain simulation models in accordance with corporate modeling standards.
• Define test plans and validation conditions for components and systems.
• Apply standard work and automation processes to run simulations efficiently.
• Participate in design reviews to share results and incorporate feedback from process partners.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or related from an accredited university.
• Advanced English-speaking level is required.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Intermediate working knowledge in drivetrain systems design, development, modeling, or simulation.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to apply analysis tools and methods to identify root causes, evaluate complex technical tradeoffs, and develop practical solutions for system integration challenges.

Communication and Collaboration

• Self-starter who can manage concurrent assignments while working effectively with team members.
• Clear communicator who can explain technical direction, validation results, risks, and project status to cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Spanish.

Top Candidates May Have Experience

• Experience using Romax and/or Transmission3D software.
• Practical and theoretical experience with finite element analysis.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings for drivetrain components.
• Knowledge of powertrain and hydraulic systems, transmissions, gears.
• Experience with design of experiments, optimization, and robust design methods.
• Scripting experience in Python and/or MATLAB.

Additional Information

The location for this position is Santa Maria RE Center, Monterrey, Mexico. This position may require up to 20% travel, domestic and international. Domestic relocation is not available for this position.

Final details

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Posting Dates

julio 31, 2026 - agosto 14, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Company Culture

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