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# Design and Development Engineering (12 Month Placement Scheme)

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Peterlee, UK
- **Salary:** £26,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Workday
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F61F1A6078D54AD09ED41639BC954C75/job/

## About the Role

We are looking for engineers and scientists that will integrate Caterpillar Articulated Trucks with key technologies and data analytics. We are looking for people who can demonstrate technical knowledge and the practical application of engineering theory, along with sound decision making, professionalism, and an enthusiasm for engineering. You will also have strong planning and organising skills.

 * 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

## Description

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. Your responses will be reviewed by the hiring team, and successful candidates 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. If possible, we recommend keeping these dates available.

To ensure you don't miss any communications from us, please regularly check your text, email inbox (including your spam/junk folder) and your Workday account for updates.

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.

We aim to make the experience engaging, inclusive, and relaxed, giving you the best opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and learn more about Caterpillar.

Step 4 - Offer: Following the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review all feedback to make hiring decisions. We aim to communicate outcomes and extend offers to successful candidates as quickly as possible.


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