Application Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Bangalore, Karnataka

Application Engineering Specialist role at Caterpillar, focused on supporting third-party business for Dealers & Distributors. Responsibilities include technical consultation on engine integration, installation design, system optimization, leading A&I projects, representing customer needs internally, performing technical assessments, tuning engine and machine performance, providing sales support, conducting root cause analysis, and developing/delivering training. Requires strong technical expertise in diesel engines and industrial machines, project management, and communication skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Act as the primary technical consultant to OEM customers on engine integration, installation design, and system optimization.
  2. Build strong relationships with customer engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, and controls) to influence machine architecture and performance outcomes.
  3. Lead complex or high-risk A&I projects, providing expert guidance on installation challenges, performance tuning, and compliance.
  4. Represent customer technical needs within internal Engineering and Product teams, ensuring voice of customer is effectively translated into product solutions.
  5. Lead end-to-end A&I process execution for complex programs with ownership of technical decisions and approval risk management.

Skills

Required

  • Technical Excellence (Diesel Engine, Industrial & EP machine knowledge)
  • Project management
  • Effective Communication & Influence
  • Problem Solving
  • Competent in use of Standard business tools including, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
  • Speak fluent English and excellent in reading, writing.
  • Independently manage customers programs with minimum supervision.
  • More than 10 years of engine experience including application, design, performance, validation, etc.
  • More than 5 years large EP Application & Installation experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering

Nice to have

  • Data Center project experience

What the JD emphasized

  • More than 10 years of engine experience including application, design, performance, validation, etc.
  • More than 5 years large EP Application & Installation experience