Design and Development Engineering (12 Month Placement Scheme)

Caterpillar; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Peterlee is searching for a Design and Development Engineer who will focus on integrating advanced technologies into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks. The position emphasizes both technical knowledge and personal development within a supportive team environment. Candidates must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience to succeed in this conditional offer process, paving the way for future graduate opportunities.

Qualifications

• Integrate Caterpillar Articulated Trucks with technologies and data analytics.
• Demonstrate sound decision making and professionalism.
• Show enthusiasm for engineering.

Responsibilities

• Receive coaching and guidance for work and personal development.
• Support integration of key technologies.
• Prepare for a conditional offer process for future graduate roles.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Practical application of engineering theory

Decision making

Planning and organizing skills

Education

Relevant engineering or science degree

Job description

**Discipline:** Design and Development Engineer **Location:** Peterlee, County Durham At Caterpillar, you build what matters—whether it’s the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships, or new technologies. – Our work is powered by our people. Working with experienced team members you will receive all the coaching, guidance and support for your work and personal development. It is our intention that you will be given opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience within a real-world setting. Our aim is that these industrial placement opportunities provide the firm foundations necessary for a long and successful future career.As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar, and we believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. We 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.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. 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.The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.