Hardware Simulation Engineer

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Chennai, Tamil Nadu +1

This role involves performing advanced simulation and analysis for hardware components, focusing on electrical and structural aspects. Responsibilities include modeling, simulation using tools like ANSYS/CST, and suggesting design improvements. The role requires expertise in EMI/EMC standards and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of circuits, PCBs, and electromagnetics.

What you'd actually do

  1. Model circuit/ wire routing, test bench setup as per CISPR, antenna,
  2. Perform radiated/ conducted emission, immunity, coupling simulation
  3. Performing board-level SI/PI & EMI/EMC simulation using ANSYS/CST tool
  4. Perform structural and electrical simulations related to EV transmission system
  5. Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis impacting products/processes and providing clear recommendations to stakeholders

Skills

Required

  • CST, HFSS, FEKO, LT Spice, PSpice tools
  • S-Parameter, Coupling simulations, PCB Conducted Emission Simulation, PCB Radiated Emission Simulation, RF pre-post layout simulations, EMI/EMC simulations - RE, CE, RI, CI, ESD, EFT, Surge
  • Circuits and PCB layouts
  • Electromagnetics & TL theory, signal integrity, and power integrity
  • EMI/EMC certification standards
  • Troubleshooting EMI issues
  • Hardware design

Nice to have

  • Process Management
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communications
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Excellence

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have experience in CST, HFSS, FEKO, LT Spice, PSpice tools, or equivalent
  • Must have experience in S-Parameter, Coupling simulations, PCB Conducted Emission Simulation, PCB Radiated Emission Simulation, RF pre-post layout simulations, EMI/EMC simulations - RE, CE, RI, CI, ESD, EFT, Surge