Caterpillar
The team offers some of the most exciting engineering roles within the Caterpillar global organisation.
Our Scholarships
Placement Location
Peterborough
Type of Placements Offered
• 12-month placements • Summer and 6-month MEng placements also offered (following completion of a 12-month placement)
Restrictions/Notes
(1) Requires 12-month placement for 2026/27. Additional summer or 6-month MEng placements in later years also offered; (2) On-site working is required 5-days per week.
Who we are and what we do
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we’ve 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.
Based in Peterborough, the Cat Technology team offers some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking engineering opportunities within the global Caterpillar organisation. Our work focuses on integrating cutting-edge electronic control systems across a wide range of Caterpillar products, driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our customers. By leveraging the latest advancements in Electronics and Electrical technology, we enable superior product performance and differentiation in the marketplace. Our engine systems precisely manage air and fuel delivery, power response, and aftertreatment processes to optimise performance and minimise emissions. Our battery management systems incorporate advanced algorithms for State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), and State of Function (SoF), ensuring functional safety and efficient energy management. These systems seamlessly integrate with powertrain controllers, chargers, and machine controls. We also develop fully integrated machine systems that govern every aspect of construction equipment operation, from engine and transmission control to electric powertrains and hydraulics. These systems provide intuitive human-machine interfaces, monitor real-time diagnostics and prognostics, and enable automation, enhanced productivity, and improved serviceability.
What you could be doing during your work placement
During your year-long placement you will have the opportunity to work with teams focused on the integration, development, application and validation of electrical and electronic control systems for diesel engine, electric drivetrain or construction machine products.