Design Engineer

Caterpillars Global
Peterborough, United Kingdom
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 48K

Job location

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Algorithm Design
Systems Analysis
Machine Learning
Information Technology
Data Analytics

Job description

Our industrial placement training scheme consists of two six-month different engineering rotations. You will be a valued and active team member within busy development programs that influence Caterpillars Global products which in turn improve the lives of people around the world. Typically individuals experience two of the following engineering team placements:

Simulation systems thermofluids and structural analysis

Designing validation and testing components / engines / machines

Measurement and analysis of component / engine for noise vibration and structural integrity

Engine performance development power and emissions development / analysis

Controls machine integration calibration and algorithm development

Data analytics including commercial machine learning and manufacturing

Power Systems Test Facility Emissions/Measurement/Systems Analysis and improvements to support future development process improvement and automation

Integrated powertrain and hybrid systems

This scheme aims to compliment your academic learning by experiencing how engineering principles are applied in varied real-world engine development applications.

We offer you the opportunity to further grow your communication and teamwork skills along with improving knowledge through daily collaboration with a variety of team members to deliver your teams goals. Typical team members would include: - Graduates Technicians Engineers globally recognised Technical Specialists and people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide.

This scheme should help you to make informed future career decisions through exposure to different roles and the subsequent multitude of collaboration teams and business partners. This experience will develop understanding of your own strengths and how those can positively contribute to a variety of roles teams and work styles. This knowledge should influence future decisions to help you flourish within a career in engineering beyond graduation.

We also operate a conditional offer process; our highest performing placement students are fast tracked to our graduate development scheme. This includes a financial incentive and the potential of a summer work placement. Offers will be made based on the condition that a graduate role is available at the time of your graduation and that you achieve a min of 2:2.

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Requirements

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 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:

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About the company

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it., We currently have some exciting opportunities for industrial placement students to join Caterpillar across several of our sites. You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation and you will be directly involved and at the heart of our business participating on strategic projects. *Please note that in order to be eligible to complete a 12 Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2026 you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated masters program. What do we do Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925 weve been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed. We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity Excellence Teamwork Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success. At our Peterborough Campus we have a 500-person engineering team who design develop test and manufacture powertrain solutions for Caterpillar and third-party customers. Our world class test facilities and partnerships with leading universities allow us to develop new technologies and support our global manufacturing sites. We have an ever-growing focus on next generation powertrain solutions helping our customers progress towards Carbon Net Zero. We harness the power of data science and advanced simulation techniques alongside traditional engineering disciplines to create sustainable digital services and solutions that will power our customers future. Diversity at Caterpillar When we leverage our peoples experiences backgrounds and cultures in an inclusive environment we enable every individual to achieve their full potential which drives business success. We are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Womens Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. 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. Thats why during our yearlong scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. 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 project deliverables. That said you will be given all the support you require to be successful., Manufacturing Engineering Product Design Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Automotive Engineering (including Motorcycle Engineering) Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering General Engineering Mechatronics Physics Maths There are big jobs to be done worldwidebuilding critical infrastructure bolstering local economies meeting the demand for energyand that work is powered by our people. Our talented team creates sustainable world-changing solutions that impact lives around the globe. Come join us!, Overview We're Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $38 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we're built on a legacy that gives us...

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