Engineering Rotational Product Development Program Welding

About the Role

The Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Welding Track is all about developing the next generation of Welding Engineering leaders and technical experts. The purpose of the program is to build off your education,skillsand experience to develop welding engineering talent through rotational assignments and learning opportunities so that you may not only fulfill your career goals but provide excellent service to Caterpillar and its customers.

What You Will Do

You will join theModernManufacturingTransformationteam for three, 12-month rotations in various Caterpillar facilities in the United States. This is an entry-level engineering position which supports building welding and materials joining technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to):

• Research and Development

• Facility Welding Engineering Support

• Product Development

• Automation

• Supplier Quality Support

What You Have – Skills and Experiences

In this role, you will have the opportunity tocontributeyour unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills:

• Analytical skills,initiatingideas, 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 welding and fabrication processes that safely realize a desiredobjectiveor invention

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and quicklyacquireand 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

Program Qualifications

• Must have anABET-accredited Bachelors or higher in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a welding emphasis, Metallurgical and/or Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering with a welding emphasis, Welding and Fabrication Technology or Weld Fabrication Technology Management (selected candidates must obtain their degree before they start)

• Must have aminimumcumulativegrade point average(GPA)of 3.0/4.0 or higher (no rounding)

• Candidates with prior professional work experience must have 12 months or less of such experience, excluding internships

• Willing to travel andrelocatedomestically

Top Candidates May Also Have

• Involvement with campus design/competition teams or related experience

• Project or team leadership experience

• Previoustechnical internship/co-op or relevant experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Hands-on experience or knowledge of welding processes

Additional Information

• Mustattach your resume and an unofficial/officialcopy of your transcript to your application

• Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States

• Most positions are based inPeoria, Illinois, with limited availability in other United States’ locations

• Relocation is available to those who qualify 

• Sponsorship isNOTavailable for this position

• This is aMonday through Friday, in-person opportunity—perfect for building relationships, learning fast, and diving deep into your rotations

• 2027 available start dates– February 1, 2027; June 7, 2027; July 12, 2027;orAugust 2, 2027 (seats are limited for each start date)

Why Choose Caterpillar?

We’reavalues-driven company whereyou’llfeel your work matters—whetheryou’reoptimizing machine performance, writing embedded code, or designing the next innovation in clean energy.You’llgain access to top-tier mentorship, technical resources, and real ownership of your work from day one.

Final details

Please regularly check the email associated with your application—including your junk/spam folder—as this will be our primary method of communication. To check the status of your application, please visit our career website using the candidate login, as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Interested applicants should explore our direct hire positions atwww.caterpillar.com/careers. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social media.