Product Engineering Rotations: Launchpad for Impact

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. invites applicants to join its Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP), an entry-level, 12–18‑month path designed to build engineering capabilities through rotations across design, simulation, validation, controls, embedded software, and analytics.

Most roles are based in Peoria, Illinois, with relocation support and an in-person, Monday–Friday schedule. Sponsorship is not available; start dates in 2027 are listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher (no rounding).
• Relocation and travel willingness may be required.
• Must start after degree completion; start dates listed.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and analysis across multiple engineering teams.
• Perform CFD/FEA, 3D modelling, and design optimization.
• Develop control algorithms using Matlab/Simulink.
• Validate software and hardware in test environments.
• Engage in data analytics and engineering data insights.
• Support process engineering and manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. invites applicants to join its Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP), an entry-level, 12–18‑month path designed to build engineering capabilities through rotations across design, simulation, validation, controls, embedded software, and analytics.

Most roles are based in Peoria, Illinois, with relocation support and an in-person, Monday–Friday schedule. Sponsorship is not available; start dates in 2027 are listed in the posting.