Engineering Rotations: Product Development Track

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. invites entry-level engineers to join its Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP). This 12 to 18-month program offers practical experience across multiple engineering teams, from design to validation and data analytics, with real-world impact on Caterpillar’s products and technologies.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship, preparing you for a career at a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, agricultural, or aerospace engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (no rounding).
• Candidates with prior professional work experience must have 12 months or less of such experience, excluding internships.
• Willing to relocate and travel as needed.
• Campus design/competition team involvement or related experience, project or team leadership, and strong interpersonal/communication skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS CFD

Python scripting

C/C++

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. invites entry-level engineers to join its Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP). This 12 to 18-month program offers practical experience across multiple engineering teams, from design to validation and data analytics, with real-world impact on Caterpillar’s products and technologies.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship, preparing you for a career at a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.