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Caterpillar
Design and Development Engineering (12 Month Placement Scheme)
Closes 26 Oct 2026
Placement
Engineering
Pay TBCYear groups
Not specified
Deadline
26 Oct 2026
Field
Engineering
Sector
Manufacturing & Engineering
Year groups
Penultimate Year
Overview
- The scheme will mentor you in the fundamental steps of deterministic design, the basics of machine performance, problem solving, development and validation, whilst learning the details of each subsystem.
What you'll do
- During your placement year you may be placed in one of the following engineering areas, working on live projects and continuous improvement activities.
Eligibility
- Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in the following disciplines: Agricultural, Electronics/Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Mechatronics.
- To be eligible to complete a 12-Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2027, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master’s program.
Structure & format
- Working pattern: This role requires a 5 day in the office model.
Funding structure
- Salary: £26,000, Share Scheme, Pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
Selection process
- Your responses will be reviewed by the hiring team, and You will then be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre, which we anticipate will take place on either Wednesday 9th December or Thursday 10th December at our Peterlee facility.
- Below is an overview of our Early Careers recruitment process and what you can expect at each stage.
- Step 1 – Online Application: To apply, simply complete our online application form and upload your CV before the advertised closing date.
- Our team will review all submissions, and we’ll keep you updated and let you know as soon as possible if you’ve been selected to progress to the next stage.
- Step 2 – Online Assessments & Video Interview: If you are selected to move forward in the process, you’ll be invited to complete some online assessments, followed by a user-friendly video interview.
- Step 3 – In Person Assessment Centre: Our Assessment Centre is designed to help you showcase your potential through a range of interactive activities focused on competencies such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and decision-making.
About the employer
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.
