Test Data Systems - Graduate Scheme

Caterpillar Inc.

Oct 16, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Data
Software Engineering
£33.8K
Cambridge

Requirements

Who are we looking for?:
We are looking for talented, ambitious people from diverse backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success. Applicants should have a true passion for automation and methodical engineering practices, with the technical skills to tackle and solve complex problems and the communication skills to work effectively with our local and global team. If you have an interest in automation scripting, software development and integration, electronic system integration or Mechatronics, this could be an exciting area for you to launch your career. And most importantly you will get the support, guidance and training you need to be successful at Caterpillar!
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
Passion for automation and commitment to learn and grow capability within the field of automation development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to troubleshoot system interaction issues, identify root causes and develop appropriate solutions
Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Experience with scripting and/or coding in one or more language (Python, C, C++, C#, PowerShell, Batch-script, Bash etc.) and an appetite to further develop scripting and coding ability within the role (with training, Coaching and support!)
Applicants should have achieved or be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 and be studying for a degree in the below disciplines:
Software Development / Engineering
Computer Science / Engineering
Mechatronic and/or Robotic Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Responsibilities

As an Automation Engineer based at our Peterborough Campus, you will engage in challenging work, solving real-world engineering problems through collaboration with our local and global team.
You will be responsible for the successful implementation and deployment of new requirements, features, improvements, and bug fixes within our test automation platforms
You will help develop our test solutions to provide a robust, maintainable, and cutting-edge platform that works for all of our customers’ needs.
You will work closely within a global team comprised of Product Owners, Software Architects, System Integration Engineers, Automation Developers and Testers
You will have the opportunity to work with a range of industry leading Automation and Data Acquisition tools including products from leading automotive suppliers such as FEV (Morphee), AVL (Lynx, Puma) and Vector (CANape)

Application Process

Online Application: 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.
Stage one – Video Interview: If selected, you will be invited to attend a pre-recorded user-friendly video interview which you have one week to complete and submit. You are able to record your answers several times to allow you plenty of practice if required. Please ensure that you check your spam emails for this invite. At this stage if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre either onsite or virtually between January and April 2024.
Stage two – Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.
Stage three – Offer: After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Placement Students will start on 8th July 2024 and Graduate Students will start on 9th September 2024. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!

Caterpillar Inc.

We help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

1-10

Employees

1925

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.