📍
Peterborough, UK

Electrical & Electronic Control Systems Engineering Graduate

Graduate Program
Manufacturing & Industrials
Engineering
Posted:
December 29, 2025

Caterpillar

Construction and mining equipment manufacturer
79.8
Palpable Score
Apply >view company >

What experiences can we offer you?

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key deliverables. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful.

You’ll have the additional benefit of a workplace mentor; this could be your manager or a technical expert who will support you throughout your time at Caterpillar and help you gain the professional development and skills you need to be set up for success!

Areas of exposure may include, but are not limited to:

What happens after the graduate scheme?

Upon successful completion of the scheme, you will progress into a key role where you will directly contribute to the operational and project activity that is at the heart of our business. We will provide you with the training and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar, in a global organisation there are so many possibilities!

Who are we looking for?

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.

Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline:. Aeronautical, Aerospace, Agricultural, Automotive, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Maths and Physical Sciences

You will also require excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact regularly with customers and colleagues within the Caterpillar global team. Travel to customer sites within Europe may be required.

Recruitment Process Guidelines:

Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Early Career roles…

Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV, this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.

Stage one – Video Interview: If selected, you will be invited to complete a user-friendly video interview which will then be reviewed by the Hiring Team. At this stage, if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre which we anticipate will be held on 10th December 2025. We would also recommend that you check your spam emails and your Workday account for updates.

Stage two - Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre Day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.

Stage three – Offer: After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Graduates will start on 7th September 2026. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!

NOTE:

Posting Dates:

September 25, 2025 - October 22, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

About the company

Caterpillar

Company overview
Caterpillar is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and locomotives. Caterpillar also provides aftermarket parts and services through a large dealer network, and offers financing for equipment purchases through related financial services. Caterpillar sells to customers in construction, mining, energy, transportation, and public infrastructure. Caterpillar is headquartered in Irving, Texas and operates worldwide.

Locations and presence

Caterpillar is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has a large US footprint alongside major operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Work setup depends on role, with many roles tied to on-site manufacturing and facilities, and a widely reported move to five days a week in-office for US corporate employees starting June 2, 2025.

Palpable Score

79.8
/ 100
Caterpillar offers a wide set of early-career entry routes, including internships, apprenticeships, placement years, and multiple rotational development programs with defined timeframes. Hiring process structure is visible in many roles, but candidate experience varies by function and location, which is common at Caterpillar’s scale. Pay transparency is better than most large manufacturers for interns and early talent roles, and outcomes look positive for many early-career hires, though not consistently documented with cohort-level promotion or retention stats.
view full company profile >

Related jobs

📍
United Kingdom
Cleo
Commercial Associate
January 22, 2026
view job >
📍
Warsaw, Poland
Cleo
Product Engineer - Ruby | Poland
January 22, 2026
view job >
📍
United Kingdom
Cleo
Graduate Machine Learning Engineer
January 22, 2026
view job >
📍
United Kingdom
Cleo
Data Analyst, Fraud
January 22, 2026
view job >