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Caterpillar Inc. · 4 months ago

2026 Engineering Rotational Development Program- Materials Engineering

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$80K/yr - $131K/yr

0+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities. They are seeking entry-level Materials Engineering professionals for their Engineering Rotational Development Program, where candidates will rotate through various assignments to develop their skills and contribute to the company's mission of delivering exceptional products and services.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work on meaningful projects and connect with mentors supporting the global enterprise with a focus on building technical abilities

Deepen your understanding of wrought steels and ferrous castings through hands-on assignments in the foundry

Tackle urgent issues impacting our customers by developing your metallography, fractography, and microscopy skills under the guidance and mentoring of veteran experts

Work in a Caterpillar factory environment where you will learn to apply materials engineering inspection methods and problem-solving techniques to deliver our products to customers at the quality level they expect

Gain hands-on experience with heat treat production operations, including recipe development, quality control, efficiency improvements, and capital projects

Provide materials engineering support to design engineers developing our next generation of products while you develop a broader knowledge of Caterpillar’s applications and markets

Qualification

Materials EngineeringAnalytical skillsEngineering principlesProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam leadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering discipline (e.g. Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mat Sci & Eng, etc.); a Mechanical Engineering degree with a minor in Materials Engineering may be considered (selected candidates must obtain their degree before they start)

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unrounded)

Willing to relocate and travel as needed

Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities

Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experience

Fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment and the ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and quickly acquire and apply new skills and knowledge

Collaborate with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment

Ensure all team members' contributions are recognized and valued

This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience in this field (excluding internships)