2026 Engineering Rotational Development Program- Materials Engineering

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Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Start Your Career with Purpose

Are you ready to apply your engineering education to real-world challenges? Caterpillar's Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Materials Track is designed for entry-level Materials Engineering professionals like you. Through rotational assignments, you'll continue developing your skills and knowledge—helping you achieve your career goals while contributing to Caterpillar's mission of delivering exceptional products, services, and technologies to our customers. Our Engineering Rotational Development Program - Materials Track is an entry-level program designed to build employees' skill sets within the discipline and continue growth, even after the successful completion of the program. It's more than just a job, it's a launchpad for your future as one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment.

What The Program Offers

As part of the ERDP - Materials track, you will join the Advanced Materials Technology organization and rotate through three, 12-month assignments located primarily in the midwestern United States. You'll work on meaningful projects and connect with mentors supporting the global enterprise with a focus on building technical abilities. Here are just a few paths you might explore :

• Ferrous Metallurgy : deepen your understanding of wrought steels and ferrous castings through hands-on assignments in the foundry, traveling to our extensive supply base, or using advanced equipment in a lab setting
• Failure Analysis : tackle urgent issues impacting our customers by developing your metallography, fractography, and microscopy skills under the guidance and mentoring of veteran experts
• Quality Engineering : 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
• Heat Treat Engineering : gain hands-on experience with heat treat production operations, including recipe development, quality control, efficiency improvements, and capital projects
• Product Development : 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

What You Have – Skills And Experiences

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

Program Qualifications

Top Candidates May Also Have

Additional Information

Why Choose Caterpillar?

We're a values-driven company where you'll feel your work matters—whether you're optimizing machine performance, writing embedded code, or designing the next innovation in clean energy. You'll gain 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 also explore our direct hire positions at www.caterpillar.com / careers . For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com / social-media.

Summary Pay Range

$79,800.00 - $131,280.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com / careers.

Posting Dates

August 22, 2025 - December 30, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries

Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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